Troops join search for missing in northern Japan landslide

2 missing after landslide in northeastern Japan

A landslide occurred Saturday in northeastern Japan, destroying or damaging about 10 buildings and leaving two people missing, police and firefighters said. Police requested that the Self-Defense Forces conduct search and rescue operations for the missing people who, according to some accounts, are in their 70s to 80s. The landslide,…

2 missing in landslide in northeastern Japan

A landslide occurred on Dec. 31 in northeastern Japan, destroying or damaging about 10 buildings and leaving two people missing, police and firefighters said.

Japan's Sukkuden Landslide, 10 Houses Collapsed, 2 People Lost Contact - International

At 1:00 a.m. today (31st) in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, there was a public report alleging that the house had collapsed. After the police arrived, they were surprised to see a landslide at the scene. About 10 houses were invaded. Among the residents, an elderly couple is still unable to get in touch. According to the “NHK” report, the police pointed out that the extent of the landslide at the back of the house reached 100 meters.…

2 missing in landslide in northeastern Japan - The Mainichi

YAMAGATA, Japan (Kyodo) -- A landslide occurred Saturday in northeastern Japan, destroying or damaging about 10 buildings and leaving two people missi

Houses devoured by landslide in Japan

A dozen houses were destroyed in a landslide in Tsuruoka in the Yamagata prefecture in northwestern Japan during the night of New Year's Eve. Soldiers have been called to the scene to help in the search and rescue operation attended by around 80 firefighters and police officers. Two people have been rescued from the racial masses, while at least two are missing. Some residents have been evacuated to...

Troops join search for missing in northern Japan landslide

A landslide destroyed about a dozen homes in northern Japan on Saturday, leaving at least two people missing, and troops were on their way to help in the rescue effort, officials said.