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5 dead, 13 injured after central Taiwan department store gas explosion

5 dead, 13 injured after central Taiwan department store gas explosion

Taipei, Feb 13 (UNI) A gas explosion occurred at a department store in the city of Taichung in central Taiwan at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, leaving five dead and 13 injured.
The accident occurred on the floor of a food court, which is under construction.
Search and rescue operations are underway at the scene, with support from local fire authorities.
Further investigation into the cause is underway.
UNI XINHUA ARN

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