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Major Earthquake in Kumamoto Causes Collapses, Casualties Reported at Malls and Factories

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing collapses in multiple locations, including a shopping mall and factories.
  • At least several people have died, and over 100 injured individuals have been admitted to two major hospitals.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing at the collapsed AEON Mall, where people may still be trapped.

A strong earthquake has rocked Kumamoto, Japan, leading to widespread damage, including the collapse of buildings such as a large shopping mall and several factories. The tremors have resulted in casualties, with reports indicating at least several deaths and over 100 people injured.

Two major hospitals in the region have admitted more than 100 individuals suffering from injuries sustained during the earthquake and its aftermath. Emergency services are working tirelessly to respond to the crisis, assessing the full extent of the damage and providing medical assistance.

Asahi TV News reported tonight that the large commercial facility AEON Mall in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, has confirmed at least several deaths.

— Asahi TV NewsReporting on the immediate aftermath and confirmed casualties of the earthquake.

Rescue efforts are particularly focused on the AEON Mall in Kashima Town, where significant structural damage has occurred. Authorities fear that individuals may still be trapped within the debris, prompting an urgent and continuous search and rescue operation by fire and other emergency units. The situation remains critical as teams work against time to find survivors.

Since there may still be people trapped inside the building, fire and other units will continue search and rescue operations.

— Unknown officialDescribing the ongoing rescue efforts at the collapsed AEON Mall.
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