【イオンで爆発 多数が閉じ込めか】目撃のタクシー運転手語る「フロントガラスが割れるかと」 「イオンモール熊本」爆発 2階部分が崩落 多数の閉じ込めか｜TBS NEWS DIG

According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, an explosion occurred at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping complex in Kashima Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. The second floor collapsed, trapping many people, and firefighters are rushing to rescue them. A taxi driver who witnessed the explosion described the situation, saying, "I thought the windshield was going to shatter." ■ Explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto: Second Floor Collapses This is Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima Town, adjacent to Kumamoto City. Reporter: "The building has completely collapsed. Cars are parked outside the premises, and large fragments have scattered onto them." According to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, an explosion occurred at Aeon Mall Kumamoto, causing the second floor to collapse. Many people are trapped, and firefighters are rushing to rescue them. Aeon states that "the exact time of the explosion is unknown." The earthquake occurred around 4:30 PM, but employees and customers were evacuated from the facility immediately after the earthquake. This is footage from just before 6 PM. You can see the entire area is covered in smoke. A taxi driver nearby: Around 5:45 PM, there was a sudden bang, like the air expanding and bursting. I was waiting about 30 meters from where the outer wall was blown off. I thought my car's windshield was going to shatter. The inside of the car was filled with dust and became completely white. Takahiro Inoue, newscaster: The area of ​​the "Aeon Mall Kumamoto" that was particularly hard hit by the explosion was near the equipment loading entrance. Debris is scattered all the way to the main road about 30 meters away, making it impassable for vehicles. We were able to see one emergency ambulance stopped during the live broadcast, but since the road leading to Aeon Mall Kumamoto is cut off, it's difficult to approach even if they want to detour or conduct rescue operations. The loading entrance, which is far from the customer entrance, is particularly badly damaged, with debris flying everywhere from the explosion. It is believed that many people are trapped inside, and rescue efforts have not yet been able to begin. ▼TBS NEWS DIG Official Website: https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/ ▼Subscribe to our channel [Easily find the latest news]    / @tbsnewsdig   ▼NEWS DIG Latest News [Important information close at hand] https://www.google.com/preferences/so... ▼Submit information here: "TBS Insiders" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/tbs-ins... ▼Submit video here: "TBS Scoop Submission" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/toukou.... #news #TBS #newsdig