5 dead, 13 injured after central Taiwan department store gas explosion
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Rescue operations are underway following an incident at a department store in Taichung, Taiwan, on February 13.
A gas explosion occurred at a department store in the city of Taichung in central Taiwan at around 11am 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.
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