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Condolences for the gas explosion in Kaohsiung

Condolences for the gas explosion in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

• From: British Office Taipei
• Published: 1 August 2014

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The British Trade & Cultural office was deeply saddened to learn this morning of the gas explosion in Kaohsiung late last night, and of the heavy loss of life and the injuries caused to so many people. We pay tribute to the courage of the emergency services who are dealing with this crisis. Our thoughts are with all the families and friends of those who have lost their lives, and with the injured.

Published 1 August 2014