Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, several dead

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A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto in southern Japan causing significant damage including the partial collapse of a shopping mall in Kashima town. At least two women died and dozens were hospitalized following the seismic event. Rescue and emergency operations are ongoing in the affected areas.

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.