Death toll from Hokkaido quake hits 44, power supply and Toyota output disrupted

14 Sept 20:40 Key points summarised by AI

A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake in northern Japan's Hokkaido island has resulted in 44 deaths and 660 injuries, with 2,500 people remaining in evacuation centers.
The quake temporarily paralyzed Hokkaido, causing widespread power outages, disrupting air and train travel, and triggering landslides that buried houses.
While electricity is largely restored, residents and businesses are urged to cut energy use by 20% to prevent further blackouts, as a major fossil fuel-fired power plant remains closed.
The earthquake's impact on a parts factory in Hokkaido led top carmaker Toyota to suspend production at 16 of its 18 domestic car assembly plants.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.