Authorities in Taiwan are responding to a tragic incident that occurred at a shopping mall in the city of Taichung on Thursday. A gas explosion on the 12th floor of the mall has resulted in at least five fatalities and seven injuries, according to the fire department.
Dramatic videos captured the moment of the explosion, showing debris and large panels of the building's exterior blown out, with smoke rising from the affected floor. The blast occurred in an area where a food court was under construction, adding to the devastation.
