Earthquake victims, 12 seriously injured, 13 minor injuries
At the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Prime Minister Suga said, "I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all those affected by the disaster. As of 5:30 am on the 15th, 12 people were seriously injured and 141 people were slightly injured. In addition, it has been confirmed that the operation between Nasushiobara Station and Morioka Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen has been suspended and that a landslide on the Joban Expressway has been confirmed, and related organizations are working to restore it as soon as possible. "
He added, "The government will work together closely with local governments and related organizations to provide the necessary support so that we can regain our original lives as soon as possible."
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