A major explosion shook a busy department store in Taichung, central Taiwan, on Thursday morning, leaving multiple casualties and sparking urgent rescue efforts. 💥 The blast occurred at around 11 a.m. local time, sending shoppers and workers scrambling as emergency teams rushed to the scene.
Local fire authorities confirmed a 'major casualty notification' was activated, though the exact number of injuries remains unclear. Video footage from Taiwan media showed smoke billowing from the building as first responders evacuated survivors. 🚒👩⚕️
\"We're prioritizing life-saving operations while securing the area,\" a rescue team spokesperson told reporters. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, with investigators urging the public to avoid speculation. 🔍
Residents of Taiwan and netizens worldwide have flooded social media with support using hashtags like #TaichungStrong. This marks one of the island of Taiwan's most serious urban emergencies this year.
