Caught On Cam: Suspected Gas Explosion At A Shopping Mall In Taiwan Kills One, Injures Multiple People

A gas explosion at a department store in central Taiwan on February 13 has resulted in at least 12 injuries, according to local media.

The blast occurred around 11:30 a.m. on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi mall in the Xitun district of Taichung city.

The explosion is believed to have been caused by a suspected gas leak while a gas tank was being replaced in the mall’s food court, as reported by the Liberty Times.

The Taichung Fire Bureau was notified of the explosion at 11:33 a.m., and firefighters and ambulances were promptly dispatched to the location.

The fire department confirmed that at least 12 people were injured, and the Taichung City government has issued an emergency notice regarding the incident.

Explosion reported at Taiwan mall

A suspected gas explosion rocks a Taichung shopping mall this morning, killing at least one and injuring seven, as emergency crews scramble to investigate. pic.twitter.com/42syLlgzvz

— RT (@RT_com) February 13, 2025

GAS EXPLOSION ROCKS TAIWAN DEPARTMENT STORE, MULTIPLE CASUALTIES REPORTED

A massive gas explosion has struck the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store in Taichung City, Taiwan, with reports indicating multiple victims.

Emergency responders are on-site as authorities… pic.twitter.com/63nTefAq1S

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 13, 2025

(This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.)