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Five dead in Japan landslide

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At least five people have been killed and a number are missing after heavy rain caused floods and a landslide in Hofu City in Yamaguchi, western Japan.

More than seven centimetres of rain reportedly fell in one hour, causing a river to burst its banks. More floods have been predicted for the area.

Dominic Kane reports.

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