‘Every second counts’ as rescuers scramble to reach people trapped by deadly quake, Japan’s leader warns — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/every-second-counts-as-rescuers-scramble-to-reach-people-trapped-by-deadly-quake-japan-s-leader-warnsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Japan earthquake: Rescuers rush to reach trapped peoplehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/every-second-counts-as-rescuers-scramble-to-reach-people-trapped-by-deadly-quake-japan-s-leader-warnshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/every-second-counts-as-rescuers-scramble-to-reach-people-trapped-by-deadly-quake-japan-s-leader-warns#u27396Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0000Rescuers are racing against time to reach people trapped in collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake hit Japan. Many are feared dead or injured. The Japanese leader has warned that every second counts in the rescue efforts.What's confirmed:Japan's leader has warned that every second counts in the rescue efforts.A shopping mall has collapsed, trapping many people.Kumamoto Castle, a famous landmark, has been damaged in the earthquake.Still unconfirmed:The earthquake has caused widespread destruction and power outages.