Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree
Download

Casualties reported after central Taiwan department store explosion

Updated 13:45, 13-Feb-2025
CGTN

An explosion occurred at a department store in the city of Taichung in central Taiwan at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, causing casualties.

Local fire authorities rushed to the scene for rescue operations and have initiated a major casualty notification, according to Taiwan media.

The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. 

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

MORE FROM CGTN

Analysts expound on China's tech path beyond U.S. tariffs
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Technology

15:14, 03-Apr-2025

U.S. behind cyberattacks against China during Asian Winter Games: FM
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

China

14:35, 03-Apr-2025

Four Chinese citizens killed in Myanmar earthquake
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

China

13:39, 03-Apr-2025

{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Story

12:35, 03-Apr-2025

TOP NEWS

President Xi stresses pooling strength to build 'Beautiful China'
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

China

12:51, 03-Apr-2025

Xi, BiH leader exchange congratulations over 30th anniversary of ties
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

World

11:17, 03-Apr-2025

Europe hits out at Trump tariffs, warns it will hurt the world economy
{"type":2,"value":"CGTN","commentator":[],"valueShow":true,"commentatorShow":false}

Politics

11:35, 03-Apr-2025

Search Trends