A devastating explosion occurred at a department store in the city of Taichung in central Taiwan around 11 a.m. on Thursday, leading to multiple casualties.
Local fire authorities promptly responded to the incident, launching extensive rescue operations and initiating a major casualty notification, as reported by Taiwan media.
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and investigations are currently underway to determine the underlying factors.
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Casualties reported after central Taiwan department store explosion
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