Tragedy at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi: Gas Explosion Confirmed in Taiwan Department Store Incident

Investigation Concludes: Five Fatalities Resulted from Gas Leak at Taichung's Shopping Landmark

The tragic incident at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, on February 13th, resulting in five fatalities, has been officially attributed to a gas explosion. Today, the Taichung City Government announced the findings of a 47-day investigation conducted by the Fire Department's fire investigators.

The investigation team, under the direction of the prosecutor, established a special task force and conducted 13 site inspections, involving nearly 100 personnel. Crucial evidence, including cigarette butts, electrical wires, gas pipes, and a circular cutter, was recovered from the 12th floor. The resulting investigation report, now officially accepted by the committee, confirms that the cause of the explosion was a gas leak. The report has been submitted to the local prosecutor's office and police for further investigation and prosecution to fully elucidate the details surrounding the incident.