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2014 Kaohsiung gas explosions
Industrial disaster in Kaohsiung, Taiwan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On 31 July 2014, a series of gas explosions occurred in the Cianjhen and Lingya districts of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, following reports of gas leaks earlier that night.[4] Thirty-two people were killed and 321 people were injured.[3][5]
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![]() Aftermath of the explosion at a road in Kaohsiung | |
Date | 31 July 2014 (2014-07-31) |
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Time | Initial reported gas leak: 20:46 (UTC+8)[1] First explosion: 23:57 (UTC+8)[2] |
Location | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
Coordinates | 22°36′39″N 120°19′8″E |
Cause | Gas leak |
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Deaths | 32[3] |
Non-fatal injuries | 321[3] |
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