Explosions rock Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung
At least 15 people have been killed and hundreds hospitalized after a series of gas explosions rocked the Taiwanese port city of Kaohsiung.
Russia Today reports that along with the 15 fatalities, at least 220 people have been injuried in a series of explosions believed to have been caused by gas leaks in the city of Kaohsiung's sewage systems.
The explosions began around 9 p.m. local time July 31. Reports from before the explosion say the streets were enveloped in a white gaseous cloud shortly before the explosions began.
Dozens of images and videos of the explosions quickly proliferated on social media.
Gas explosion in Taiwan leaves at least 15 dead, more than 200 injured https://t.co/1fMG3F8wvt pic.twitter.com/NHxWUbaIDY
— Anthony De Rosa (@AntDeRosa) July 31, 2014
The extent of the damage in some of the photos is truly shocking.
here is the southern #Taiwanese city of #Kaohsiung ...Powerful #Taiwan gas explosions kill 15, injure around 230... pic.twitter.com/lO39joOpio — Tamer Yazar (@tameryazar) July 31, 2014
#Taiwan Explosions : 15 dead more than 228 injured as a result of gas explosions in #Kaohsiung city. pic.twitter.com/ohjXyMxFTd
— Fathe (@FatheTiyab) July 31, 2014
BREAKING PHOTO: Multiple natural Gas explosions in Kaohsiung, Taiwan - Heavy Casualties reported. pic.twitter.com/DTvilKK81K — Jerry Liet (@jerryliet) July 31, 2014
In one video, a car's dashcam records one explosion and the driver turns around, only to see two more explosions in other parts of the city.
New video purports to show part of the gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan https://t.co/eU5OYFmjjF
— Michael Rusch (@weeddude) July 31, 2014
Another video captured the exact moment of one of the explosions.
VIDEO: Massive gas explosion rips through Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, triggering large fires https://t.co/37aT652C6Q — PzFeed Top News (@PzFeed) July 31, 2014
