Explosion at Niigata Community Center Leaves Six Injured, One Critical

Niigata, Japan — A devastating explosion at a community facility in Yahiko village, Niigata Prefecture, has injured six people, authorities reported Saturday. This tragic incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. during construction work at the site, leaving one individual in critical condition with cardiopulmonary arrest. Emergency response units, including firefighters from the local station, arrived swiftly at the scene following the incident notification. They initiated rescue and immediate medical operations amidst the chaos of the collapsed …

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