People trapped, injured after blast at Kumamoto mall following powerful 7.1 quake in Japan
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TOKYO, July 28 — An explosion struck a large shopping centre in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, today, leaving multiple people trapped and injured, Xinhua reported, citing...
From the original report
According to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency, information received from the local fire department indicated that part of Aeon Mall Kumamoto’s second floor had collapsed, with numerous people believed to be trapped inside.
Firefighters were working to assess the situation and carry out rescue operations, the report said.
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- Jul 28, 2026
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- Aug 15, 2026
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