The gas explosion incident at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung is suspected to have been triggered by residual gas in a branch pipeline. The prosecutor's office is continuing its investigation to clarify the responsibility.
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On February 13, a gas explosion occurred at Taichung Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, resulting in the deaths of five people. At the time of the incident, the main natural gas pipeline had stopped supplying gas, but it is suspected that residual gas remained in the branch pipes, leading to the explosion. The prosecutor's office is currently investigating, and the Taichung Fire Department will submit an arson investigation report by the end of the month. The tragedy caused by the accident includes a 2-year-old girl who was seriously injured and later unfortunately passed away. All parties are still clarifying the responsibilities of the accident.
The Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung experienced a gas explosion on February 13, resulting in the deaths of 5 people. The Taichung City Fire Bureau continues to assist the prosecution in the investigation, with plans to submit a fire investigation report by the end of this month. It is understood that the main gas pipeline had stopped supplying gas at the time of the incident, but the branch line allegedly still contained residual gas, leading to the explosion when cutting the pipes. The prosecution is still clarifying the relevant situations in the case, hoping to restore the scene to determine responsibility.
The Taichung District Prosecutors Office stated on the 26th that it has yet to receive the fire investigation report and continues to enter the scene for inspection, hoping to quickly restore the site to clarify responsibilities and hold accountable those at fault. The Taichung City Fire Bureau stated that it will continue to assist the prosecution and plans to submit the fire investigation report by the end of the month. It is reported that the pipeline at the incident site is complex due to the needs of the cabinets. Previously, the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung had commissioned Hsinzhong Natural Gas Company to stop gas supply to the main pipeline, but the residual gas in the branch line was not discharged during construction, ultimately leading to the explosion when using a cutting wheel on the pipes. The relevant personnel involved and their criminal responsibility are still to be clarified by the prosecution.
The Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taichung Zhonggang store experienced a gas explosion around noon on February 13, causing significant casualties, especially among a family of seven passing by the store, where the grandparents unfortunately perished, and a 2-year-old girl was critically injured. She was airlifted back to Macau on February 26 and sadly passed away on March 7. Currently, the incident has resulted in the deaths of 5 people.