An explosion rocked a department store in Taichung, a city in the central part of China’s Taiwan region, at around 11 a.m. on Thursday. The blast resulted in at least four deaths and over 30 injuries, according to local authorities. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
Residents living near the explosion site shared their harrowing experiences. “The scene was chaotic,” one resident recalled. “I heard a loud bang, and when I looked outside, there was smoke everywhere. People were running and screaming.”
Emergency services rushed to the scene to assist with rescue efforts. Many bystanders joined in to help those trapped inside the building. “We just wanted to save lives,” another resident said. “It’s heartbreaking to see something like this happen in our community.”
Authorities have cordoned off the area as they continue to search for survivors and investigate the cause of the explosion. Hospitals in the region have been put on high alert to treat the injured.
The incident has left the community in shock, with many expressing concern for the victims and their families. “We’re all hoping for the best,” a local shop owner said. “It’s a tragedy that affects us all.”
Updates on the situation are expected as authorities gather more information.
