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Posted on February 13, 2025
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A gas explosion in Taichung, Taiwan, killed five and injured seven. The incident occurred on the 12th floor during construction. An investigation is underway.
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A suspected gas explosion at a department store in the central Taiwanese city of Taichung killed at least five people and injured seven others on Thursday, the fire department said.
The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building, where construction was taking place, the department said in a statement.
The food court on the 12th floor was closed at the time due to the building work, it added.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, writing on his Facebook page, called for a speedy investigation into the cause of the blast.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Kim Coghill)
The main topic is a suspected gas explosion at a department store in Taichung, Taiwan, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by authorities.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
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