Many Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say

Emergency workers in Japan are racing to rescue those feared trapped after a mall collapsed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The quake struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, prompting a frantic search and rescue effort. Officials are working to find people and extinguish fires in the aftermath of the disaster. The situation remains dire as rescue teams scramble to locate survivors.

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