Part of the Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, is seen damaged Wednesday, after an explosion ripped through the building following a powerful earthquake a day earlier. | AFP-JIJI
Jul 29, 2026
At least two people were confirmed dead and a third feared dead early Wednesday, after an explosion caused a shopping mall in Kumamoto Prefecture to collapse following a massive earthquake a day earlier.
The two confirmed deaths were both women in their 20s
These were among the eight people who have been discovered in the wreckage of the mall in the town of Kashima, NHK reported. Five others were hurt, but their injuries were not life-threatening.
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