
Taichung, Feb. 13 (CNA) Several people were reported injured following a suspected gas explosion at a Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung's Xitun District, fire officials said Thursday.
Update 2: 4 dead, 20 injured in Taichung mall blast
The Taichung Fire Bureau received a report of the blast at 11:33 a.m. and firefighters and ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene, the bureau said.


The number of casualties has yet to be confirmed, but several people have been reported injured.
Update
Feb. 13: One dead, 10 injured in explosion at Taichung department store
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