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Massive explosion caused by ‘gas leak in sewage system’ kills 15 and injures hundreds as it rips through city in Taiwan

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At least 15 people have died and almost 230 injured after a huge explosion in Taiwan caused by a suspected gas leak.

Multiple explosions happened early on Friday in Kaohsiung city in the south of the island after reported leaks in the sewage system.

Witnesses said the gas leaks started at about 9pm, forming white fog, before fire could be seen and explosions heard on several streets.

Photographs from the scene showed overturned cars and destroyed roads, while some observers saw bodies on the streets.

Taiwan’s National Fire Agency said 15 people were killed and 228 were injured. It added that five firefighters were among the dead.

 

It’s what he would have wanted: The bizarre craze for all-female funeral marching bands sweeping Taiwan

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In Taiwan families are taking a different approach to saying goodbye to their loved ones – by hiring all-female marching bands to perform during the service.

Complete with white Go-go boots and matching uniforms, the women twirl batons and play instruments while marching around the dead body.

The service, which lasts two to three hours, has been set up by Yuan-Rong Life which has a popular marching troupe called ‘Xiu Juan Female Music Band’.

 

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For small services Yuan-Rong recommends less than eight band members – costing £27 each – but for larger memorials more.

 

It is not the first time Taiwan has raised a few eyebrows with their taste of funeral ceremonies.

 

Strippers are sometimes hired who dance for the deceased.

 

The Taiwanese phenomenon is labelled by some as scandalous, but many hail it as an important part of the grieving process – and the perfect way of sending off their loved ones with a smile.