5 died, over 100 injured in Factory explosion in Taiwan

An explosion in a factory producing golf equipment in Taiwan’s Pingtung region occurred while firefighters were battling the flames that broke out in it. It was announced that 5 people, including 3 firefighters, died, more than 100 people were injured, and 4 factory workers and 1 firefighter went missing due to the incident. Local authorities established an emergency operation center to provide aid to those affected by the fire, stated Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen. An investigation has been launched into the incident.