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Japan quake casualties 'numerous', damage 'extensive': PM

GreenWatch Desk Earthquake 2024-01-02, 11:00am

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(BSS/AFP) - A major quake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has caused "extensive" damage with numerous casualties, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
"Very extensive damage has been confirmed, including numerous casualties, building collapses and fires," he told reporters, describing a "race against time" to rescue victims.