Casualties and Damages
Death toll rises to 9,301 from Japan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-23 16:21
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TOKYO - The National Police Agency said Wednesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 9,301 people dead and 13,786 others unaccounted for in Japan by 09:00 local time (0000 GMT).
A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.
Heavy casualties and extensive damage have been caused by the twin disasters.
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