A gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store's food court in Taichung, Taiwan, resulted in four fatalities and injured 26 others. The incident occurred on the 12th floor, leading to debris falling on pedestrians below. Two of the deceased were tourists from Macau. While part of the store was undergoing renovations, authorities are yet to determine if it contributed to the explosion. Local leaders, including Taichung's mayor and Taiwan's president, are prioritizing rescue operations and conducting thorough investigations to identify the cause and ensure safety regulations are upheld.
A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said.
Among the dead were two people visiting from Macau, Macao's Tourism Office confirmed Thursday.
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen emphasized that their immediate focus was on rescue operations, while also launching an investigation into the explosion.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has asked all relevant government agencies to investigate the cause of the accident.
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