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The brother of a woman who died in an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto following an earthquake has spoken out, expressing his grief and calling for a meticulous investigation into the incident's handling.
Following a large explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto that resulted in seven fatalities, Aeon announced it will establish an accident investigation committee composed of external experts to determine the cause and prevent recurrence.
Two employees died in a large explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto after their store's operating company instructed them to return to the building to put sales money back into the safe, despite having initially evacuated. The company has since explained the circumstances and apologized to the victims' families.
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Japan has risen to 34, with significant damage reported to infrastructure, including nine ports experiencing liquefaction and cracks, and the 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle sustaining damage. The Japanese Red Cross Society has begun accepting donations to aid recovery efforts, while some semiconductor-related businesses are resuming operations.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Japan, resulting in at least 13 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure, including collapsed bridges and damaged roads. Rescuers are in a race against time to find survivors trapped under rubble, with hundreds of thousands evacuated.
The pedestrian walkway connecting the LRT3 station Stadium Shah Alam to Aeon Mall in Kuala Lumpur is expected to be completed tomorrow, according to a Selangor exco. The LRT3 is currently operational.
Two workers died in a gas explosion after being ordered back into Aeon Mall following the Kumamoto earthquake by their boss to retrieve cash.
An explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto resulted in three fatalities, with Onward Holdings disclosing the incident's details and an involved doctor expressing deep regret.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Uki City, Kumamoto, causing a subsequent explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, resulting in seven fatalities and five injuries. Search operations at the mall have concluded, with no tsunami warning issued for the quake.
A powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, caused significant damage and led to an explosion at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto, resulting in 18 deaths. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amidst the destruction, which has also triggered a massive economic fallout for the region.
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox expressed concern after a powerful earthquake struck his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto prefecture was hit by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, causing significant damage across the region. Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kumamoto City, the prefecture's largest city, suffered a partial collapse following an explosion believed to have been triggered by the quake. A smokestack at Japan Paper also collapsed, leaving employees trapped, while sec
Following a large explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and other authorities investigated the site. They concluded that an LP gas explosion from the facility's supply is highly probable, as LP gas was used for cooking and water heating in restaurants.
Two women who died in an explosion at an Aeon shopping center in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture following a powerful earthquake were reportedly instructed by their employer to return inside to secure sales proceeds.
An NGO doctor active at Aeon Mall Kumamoto described the situation as 'extremely tense,' while an employee recounted an explosion occurring approximately two minutes after they exited the building. These accounts highlight the immediate aftermath of a critical incident at the mall.
Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) released internal video footage of Aeon Mall Kumamoto on the morning of July 29.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, leading to the collapse of a shopping mall and an explosion, resulting in at least two fatalities and multiple injuries.