Casualties and Damages

Death toll rises to 9,301 from Japan

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-23 16:21

TOKYO - The National Police Agency said Wednesday that the catastrophic earthquake and ensuing tsunami have left 9,301 people dead and 13,786 others unaccounted for in Japan by 09:00 local time (0000 GMT).

A 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific coastal areas of northeastern and eastern Japan on March 11, triggering enormous tsunami.

Heavy casualties and extensive damage have been caused by the twin disasters.