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Century Plaza walkway ceiling collapses in Taiwan; no injuries reported

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • The ceiling of a covered walkway at the Century Plaza in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, collapsed on June 8, 2026.
  • Debris scattered across the area, but no injuries were reported as the incident occurred when no one was present.
  • The building management cited recent heavy rains and wind pressure as causes, and authorities are investigating potential violations of the Building Act.

A significant portion of the covered walkway ceiling at the Century Plaza, a prominent commercial and entertainment complex in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, catastrophically collapsed on the morning of June 8, 2026. The incident left the area strewn with fragments of ceiling panels and metal components, creating a scene of disarray.

The ceiling of Century Plaza suddenly fell down?! So scary, luckily no one was injured.

— NetizenA netizen posted on a social media platform about the ceiling collapse, expressing shock and relief that no one was hurt.

Fortunately, the collapse occurred at a time when no pedestrians were in the vicinity, resulting in no injuries or casualties. The community's management committee quickly dispatched personnel to clear the debris and assess the damage. A representative attributed the failure to recent heavy rainfall and wind pressure, which they believe overwhelmed the calcium silicate boards comprising the ceiling.

Authorities from the Taoyuan City Government's Department of Building Administration have responded, stating that the collapse violates Article 77 of the Building Act. This article mandates that building owners and users must ensure the safety and structural integrity of their properties. The department plans to inspect the site and has notified the management authority to undertake necessary repairs. Failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe could result in fines ranging from NT$60,000 to NT$300,000, as per Article 91 of the same act.

Because of recent heavy rains and humidity, plus wind pressure, the calcium silicate boards couldn't withstand it and fell.

— Mr. Zhang, Community Management Committee ChairmanThe chairman explained the likely cause of the ceiling failure.

The Century Plaza, also known as Century Empire Plaza, is a multi-use building on Xinsheng Road in Zhongli. It houses various entertainment venues, including KTVs, nightclubs, internet cafes, wellness centers, and restaurants. The area is also a hub for taxis and is considered a focal point for nightlife and entertainment in the Zhongli SOGO business district. Online discussions noted the collapse, with some users drawing parallels to seismic activity in the Philippines and expressing concern about walking in the area, especially given recent incidents like a falling sign.

The ceiling of the Century Plaza's covered walkway fell, leaving the scene in disarray. The community management committee sent personnel to clean up.

— Reporter Li RongpingDescribing the scene immediately after the collapse.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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