Casualties and Damages
Death toll rises to 10,901 in Japan
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-28 16:23
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TOKYO - The National Police Agency said on Saturday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 10,901 people dead and 17,649 others unaccounted for in Japan by 15:00 pm local time (0600 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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