BREAKING: Rescue operations underway following deadly Taichung mall explosion

A suspected gas explosion has caused significant damage to the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung’s Xitun district. pic.twitter.com/wNrYOOVyi8 — Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) (@Focus_Taiwan) February 13, 2025

🚨🇹🇼Gas Explosion at Taichung Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Taiwan – 11:33 AM

A massive gas explosion occured , blowing 4 people out of the 12th-floor food court. Rescue efforts continue.

Current Status
– 4 deaths confirmed
– 6 critical injuries
– 1 additional fatality (male) pic.twitter.com/I1IQ13Ja8l

— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) February 13, 2025

Explosion at Mitsukoshi Dept Store in Taichung City Taiwan. I heard/felt the booms and witnessed it from my apartment. There are injuries. Debris is falling. This is happening now. pic.twitter.com/SlV2BO9ut0

— Gretchen Smith🇺🇸 (@MAGAgpsmith) February 13, 2025