Suspected Taiwan mall gas explosion kills at least 5

STORY: :: A suspected gas explosion kills at least

five people at a Taiwan mall, officials say

:: February 13, 2025

:: Taichung, Taiwan

:: Fire officials say the blast occurred on

the 12th floor, which was under construction

The fire department said seven others were injured in the Thursday explosion.

The food court on the 12th floor was closed at the time due to the building work, it added.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, writing on his Facebook page, called for a speedy investigation into the cause of the blast.