A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday expressed condolences to the victims and bereaved families after a deadly explosion took place at a factory in Pingtung County in Taiwan.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said he was shocked to learn about the incident that caused multiple casualties.

According to Taiwan media reports, a fiery explosion at a factory in a science and technology park on Friday has claimed six lives and left nearly a hundred injured.