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Deadly gas explosion in Taiwan tears through shopping mall floor, kills at least five

  • A gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi shopping mall in Taichung has resulted in at least five fatalities and 20 injuries, as reported by Taiwan's National Fire Agency.
  • The blast occurred at 11:33 am on the 12th floor during renovations in the food court, prompting ongoing rescue efforts with over 130 firefighters on-site.
  • Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged authorities to investigate the cause of the explosion and activated several government agencies for emergency response.
  • Emergency responders evacuated about 235 people from the mall.
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Taipei Times broke the news in Taipei, Taiwan on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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