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Japan Earthquake PHOTOS! 1400 trapped in bullet train, 500 in parking lot

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: January 02, 2024 4:40 PM

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Japan earthquake: 1400 people stranded in the bullet train, 500 in parking.
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In Ishikawa, 200 buildings have been destroyed by fire. However, among the 32,500 homes, there is a shortage of electricity. With the occurrence of another major earthquake, Japan is currently facing a state of chaos.
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Due to the earthquake, the land in the note area of Japan has shifted approximately 1.3 meters westward from the epicenter. This information has been provided by Japan's Geological Survey Agency.
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The Japanese government has issued orders to evacuate one lakh people and vacate their homes, relocating them to safe places. However, with the indication of a tsunami, these individuals have now returned home again.
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One more concerning report indicates that 500 people are trapped in vehicles in the parking lot of the note area. Due to road blockages, these individuals cannot get out.
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According to the West Japan Railway Corporation, for the past 11 hours, approximately 1400 people have been stranded in the bullet train. To conduct rescue operations, the bullet trains have been halted between the cities of Hokuriku and Toyama.
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Some trains have been restarted to resume their journeys. According to Japan Times, for the majority, travel is expected to resume after 3 hours.
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After the earthquake in Japan, many train and flight services have been canceled. In the note area, the airport's runway, terminal, and entrance roads have been extensively checked and found undamaged.
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