Fatal Accident at Escape Room: Mayor Chiang Wan-an Calls for National Uniform Standards

A female employee at a Taipei escape room shop died after suffocating while dressed as a hanging ghost. Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated in the city council today that Taipei City has already taken the lead in establishing safety guidelines and managing such businesses under the 'D1' category, but he hopes the central government will quickly formulate uniform national standards. The accident occurred on the 10th, and the employee passed away on the 15th. City councilors questioned the city's handling of the case, noting that Taipei had attempted to classify escape rooms under the D1 category as early as 2017 but lost a lawsuit due to a lack of specific central regulations. Some councilors criticized the city for being less proactive than New Taipei City. Chiang argued that the central government should issue a unified order to all counties and cities, questioning why the central government has not acted. The debate highlighted the ongoing tension between local and central authorities regarding safety oversight.