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Death Toll in Japan Rises to at Least 13 as Rescue Teams Face 'Race Against Time'

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Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday's powerful earthquake. The death toll has risen to at least 13, and rescue teams are facing a 'race against time' to find survivors.

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Death Toll in Japan Rises to at Least 13 as Rescue Teams Face 'Race Against Time'

Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday's powerful earthquake. The death toll has risen to at least 13, and rescue teams are facing a 'race against time' to find survivors. The Japanese government has set up a task force to assess possible damage and prepare rescue operations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said that the government is doing everything it can to help the affected areas. The rescue efforts are being led by the Japanese military, with support from international teams.

Japan Faces 'Race Against Time' to Rescue Trapped People

At least 13 people have been killed after a 6.8 earthquake struck the island of Kyushu in Japan. Rescue efforts are underway, but time is running out to save those trapped beneath the rubble. The Japanese government has deployed rescue teams and equipment to the affected area, but the situation remains critical. The earthquake has caused widespread destruction and has left thousands of people displaced from their homes. The Japanese government is working to provide aid and support to those affected by the earthquake.

Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Rescue Teams Search for Missing

A powerful earthquake has struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu, leaving several people feared dead and many more missing. The earthquake, which measured 7.1 magnitude, triggered a gas explosion at a shopping mall in the town of Kashima, causing widespread damage and chaos. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as the death toll rises. The Japanese government has set up a task force to assess the damage and prepare rescue operations. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed her condolences to the families of those affected.

‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing

Government sets up task force to assess possible damage, prepare rescue operations, says Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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