Tragedy Strikes Taiwanese Department Store

A gas explosion at a department store in Taichung, Taiwan has resulted in at least five deaths and seven injuries. The incident occurred on the 12th floor during ongoing construction work. The fire department confirmed the food court was closed at the time.

A tragic incident shook the central Taiwanese city of Taichung when a suspected gas explosion happened at a local department store, leaving at least five people dead and seven others injured, according to the fire department.

The devastating blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building, which was under construction at the time. Notably, the food court located on this floor was not operational due to the ongoing building work.

The authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, vowing to ensure safety measures are strictly enforced to prevent such catastrophes in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)