15 killed, 233 injured in Taiwan gas leak explosions
Taipei, Aug 1 (IANS) At least 15 people, including fire fighters, were killed and 233 injured in gas leak explosions that hit Taiwan's Kaohsiung city Thursday. The island's fire-fighting authority said gas leaks were reported in the city's Cianjhen district at around 9.00 p.m. Thursday, leading to multiple explosions that affected an area as large as three square kilometres.... Published By: hoteldealsphuket - 3 days ago
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