A landslide has occurred in Japan's northeastern city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture. Police say more than ten structures have been buried, including houses.
Police say they received a report of a collapsed slope at around 1 a.m. on Saturday. At that time, they said the site was too dark to determine the extent of the collapse.
Police say a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s have been rescued near the site. Police are searching for anyone who may be buried.
Police say they received a report of a collapsed slope at around 1 a.m. on Saturday. At that time, they said the site was too dark to determine the extent of the collapse.
Police say a man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s have been rescued near the site. Police are searching for anyone who may be buried.
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Landslide in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan: Over ten structures, including houses, have been buried. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Saturday, and a collapsed slope was reported. A man in his 70s and a woman in her 60s have been rescued. Search operations are ongoing for potential
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221231_06/
Date: Dec. 31, 2022
Created: 2022/12/31 07:29
Updated: 2025/12/09 09:48
Last Read: 2022/12/31 07:48