Dramatic footage published by journalist Tal Shagi (N12) shows a shopping mall collapsing as a powerful earthquake struck Japan. The video, described as 'dramatic,' captures the ground shaking and the structure giving way. The earthquake, which hit Kumamoto earlier Tuesday, caused significant damage and a reported mall collapse with a 'significant number' of fatalities, according to earlier reports.
A dramatic video published this evening by journalist Tal Shagi (N12) captures the moment a shopping mall collapsed during the powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto, southern Japan, earlier today. The clip, described as 'dramatic,' shows the ground shaking violently and the structure giving way, providing the first visual confirmation of the collapse that had been reported by authorities.
The earthquake, which struck at approximately 10:31 Jerusalem time, triggered tsunami warnings across seven prefectures and caused widespread damage. As The Zioneer reported at 14:09 Jerusalem, Japanese broadcaster TBS initially reported a 'considerable' number of fatalities in the mall collapse. Local police subsequently estimated a 'likely significant number' of fatalities, and Japanese television later reported that many people were trapped under the rubble. At least 50 people were hospitalized across the affected region, according to earlier reports by The Zioneer.
The new video underscores the intensity of the seismic event. The full extent of the damage and casualties remains under assessment by Japanese authorities, with rescue efforts ongoing.
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