Multiple deaths in Japan mall collapse after 7.1-magnitude earthquake
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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, causing a collapse at the Aeon shopping mall in Kashima. Local broadcasters reported that a considerable number of people have died and many others remain trapped inside. The incident highlights the dangers of structural failures during earthquakes.
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Urgent need for search and rescue teams.
The earthquake shook southwestern Japan.
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Many others are trapped inside the mall.
France 24- Urgent need for search and rescue teams.
- Medical triage and treatment of injured survivors.
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Loaded language removedA number of people have died at the Aeon shopping mall in the town of Kashima, with others trapped inside, after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 shook southwestern Japan on Tuesday, local broadcasters said.
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Many others are trapped inside the mall.
France 24The earthquake occurred on Tuesday.
France 24The earthquake shook southwestern Japan.
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