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Doctor Recounts 'Unimaginable' Scene at Quake-Hit Aeon Mall Kumamoto After Explosion

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An NGO doctor who participated in rescue efforts at Aeon Mall Kumamoto reflected on the situation following a major earthquake.
  • The doctor described the scene as "unimaginable" and "heartbreaking."
  • The mall experienced a large explosion after the earthquake, complicating rescue operations.

A doctor with a non-governmental organization (NGO) involved in rescue operations at Aeon Mall Kumamoto shared reflections on the harrowing experience following a major earthquake. The physician participated in efforts at the shopping center in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, which was struck by a significant seismic event.

The doctor described the aftermath of the earthquake and the subsequent large explosion at the mall as deeply distressing. "It's unimaginable and I can't find words to describe it," the doctor stated during an online press conference, conveying the profound impact of the disaster.

The situation at Aeon Mall Kumamoto was particularly challenging due to the large explosion that occurred after the earthquake. This secondary event added a layer of complexity and danger to the already difficult rescue and relief work being undertaken by medical teams and emergency responders.

It's unimaginable and I can't find words to describe it.

— Doctor with NGODescribing the scene at Aeon Mall Kumamoto after the earthquake and explosion.
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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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