Sunday, June 28, 2015

Singaporean injured at Taipei water park blast - More Asia Stories News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Singaporean injured at Taipei water park blast - More Asia Stories News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Singaporean injured at Taipei water park blast

SINGAPORE - A Singaporean was hurt at a fire at a Taipei water park that has injured more than 500.

A cloud of coloured powder exploded over a crowd during a live event at the water park and erupted into a huge fireball, a New York Times report said.

"One Singaporean who was at the event was injured," said the Singapore Trade Office in Taipei. "We are in touch with the family to render consular assistance."

According to the New Taipei City Health Department, 519 were injured, with 190 sustaining serious injuries. There are 182 people warded in intensive care wards, it said in a release on its website.



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