Gas Explosion in Taiwan Store Kills 4, Injures 8

Explosion occurs in Taichung city's Shin Kong Mitsukoshi store
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Posted Feb 13, 2025 2:15 AM CST
Gas Explosion in Taiwan Store Kills 1, Injures 11
This image taken from video by Taiwan's TVBS shows the damaged facade of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store after an explosion in Taichung city in Taiwan on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.   (TVBS via AP)

A gas explosion rocked the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, Thursday, leaving four dead and eight others hospitalized. The blast sent debris scattering from the 12th-floor food court onto the streets below, prompting an urgent response from dozens of firefighters. The explosion occurred around 11:30am, damaging the building's exterior. "I felt the shock at my office nearby," said the mayor. She stated the focus is on rescue operations, and an investigation is underway to find further sources of danger. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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