Deadly Mall Explosion Follows Earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture
A magnitude 4 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture was followed by a deadly explosion at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto, which had recently reopened after a previous quake. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with rescue teams searching for survivors amidst significant economic fallout for the region.
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Japan earthquake survivors escaped the shaking. Then a mall exploded
By Aniruddha Dhar
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