Large gas explosion rocks Taiwan city

A series of gas explosions in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung has killed 20 people and injured about 270, officials say.

The exact cause of the gas leaks is not clear, but reports say the blasts were caused by ruptured pipelines.

Images from the scene show major fires, cars overturned and significant damage to roads and buildings.

Dozens of those injured by the blasts were taken to hospitals for treatment, Taiwan's fire agency said.

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