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WORLDJul 29 · 02:22 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Rescuers search for the missing after Japan earthquake as death toll rises to 13

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 13 people and trapping seven others. Rescue operations are ongoing at damaged structures like the Aeon Mall in Kashima Town and the Nippon Paper Industries Co. factory, with the Japan Self Defense Forces assisting. The quake caused infrastructure damage, including a derailed train and damage to Kumamoto Castle, and injured over 90 people.

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