Thursday, July 31, 2014

At Least 15 Dead, Hundreds Reportedly Injured In Fiery Taiwan Gas Explosions

Five deadly explosions shook southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung late Thursday night.


Gas leaks reportedly caused at least five explosions late Thursday night in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.


Gas leaks reportedly caused at least five explosions late Thursday night in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan.


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Taiwan's National Fire Agency said at least 15 were killed and 228 injured, according to the Associated Press.


Taiwan's National Fire Agency said at least 15 were killed and 228 injured, according to the Associated Press .


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Five firefighters are reportedly among the dead.


Five firefighters are reportedly among the dead.


Rescue workers inspect a body.


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Smoke and a "gas-like smell" seeped from street drains before the explosions, the BBC reported via China's Xinhua.


Smoke and a "gas-like smell" seeped from street drains before the explosions, the BBC reported via China's Xinhua.


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