Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake
Summary
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s Kyushu island, causing part of the Aeon shopping mall to collapse and explode. Rescue teams are searching for survivors after staff and customers evacuated the building.Key Facts
- The earthquake occurred at 16:27 local time (07:27 GMT) on Tuesday.
- The Aeon shopping mall partially collapsed, including the second floor.
- An explosion and smoke were seen at the mall after the earthquake.
- Staff and customers had already left the mall before it exploded.
- Rescue and search teams are working to find survivors.
- The event took place in Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island, Japan.
- The cause of the explosion is linked to the earthquake’s damage.
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