2014 Kaohsiung gas explosions
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. Thirty-two people were killed and 321 people were injured.
Aftermath of the explosion at a road in Kaohsiung | |
| Date | 31 July 2014 |
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| Time | Initial reported gas leak: 20:46 (UTC+8) First explosion: 23:57 (UTC+8) |
| Location | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°36′39″N 120°19′8″E |
| Cause | Gas leak |
| Participants |
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| Deaths | 32 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 321 |
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