TAIPEI, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- A gas explosion occurred at a department store in the city of Taichung in central Taiwan at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, leaving five dead and 13 injured.
The accident occurred on the floor of a food court, which is under construction.
Search and rescue operations are underway at the scene, with support from local fire authorities.
Further investigation into the cause is underway. ■
