TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Four people were injured in an explosion at the Jiupeng Military Base, a part of the National Chung-shan Institute of Science and Technology in Manzhou Township, Pingtung.
The Presidential Office spokesperson, Lin Yu-chan, said President Tsai Ying-wen had been informed about the incident and expressed concern about the condition of the injured.
Two victims have severe burns covering 85% and 50% of their bodies, and they are currently receiving medical care at the Hengchun Tourism Hospital and Hengchun Christian Hospital.
The accident happened during the disposal of residual substances, leading to a fire at the base, involved in weapons development and testing.
