An explosion in the food court on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, killed four people and injured seven. The blast occurred while construction work was being carried out on the floor. Videos show debris raining down onto the street, and witnesses describe a loud vibration and shaking buildings.
This picture taken and released by Taiwan’s Central News Agency on February 13, 2025 shows the scene after an explosion at a department store in Taichung. Taipei, Taiwan—An explosion in a Taiwan department store on Thursday killed four people and left another “without vital signs,” authorities said, with videos showing large pieces of debris raining on the street.
Video posted on social media and verified by Agence France Presse showed the moment of the explosion, with cladding and other debris flying off the building and dust billowing from inside. “There was a vibration and even my bed was shaking,” said Liao, who can see the department store from his home. “The sound lasted for a long time and I was scared.”
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen told reporters she had been working in the city government building next to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi when she felt a “vibration” at around 11:30 am.The fire department dispatched 56 vehicles, 136 people, a dog and a drone to carry out search and rescue efforts, the National Fire Agency said.The fire agency urged people to stay away from the disaster site.
TAIWAN EXPLOSION DEPARTMENT STORE FATALITIES CONSTRUCTION
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