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China: Residents Form Human Chain in Floodwater to Rescue Four People from Trapped Car

A group of residents waded into waist-deep floodwater in Pubei, Guangxi, on June 8, 2026, to rescue four people trapped inside a car during heavy rain. Using tools and their own bodies, they formed a human chain between the stranded vehicle and the roadside. The four occupants were pulled out one by one and brought to safety, after which the group pushed the car to the roadside.

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China: Police Rescue Driver Trapped in Car amid Heavy Street Flooding

Heavy rain caused severe street flooding in Guiyang, Guizhou province, southwestern China, on June 8, 2026, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by water. Traffic police arrived and opened the car door, safely helping the driver out. In some areas, floodwater reached chest level.

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China: Man Smashes Car Roof to Save Driver After Vehicle Plunges Into River

A man rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking car in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, on October 14. After the vehicle plunged into a river following a suspected traffic accident, a bystander immediately dived in, climbed onto the partially submerged car and smashed through the sunroof with a stone. He pulled the driver to safety as onlookers gathered on the riverbank.

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China: Bystanders Unite to Lift Car and Free Trapped Cyclist in Jiaxing

On December 9, 2025, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China, bystanders rushed to lift a car and free a cyclist trapped underneath after being struck by a vehicle. The driver stood nearby in shock as the crowd coordinated efforts, successfully pulling the rider free within about two minutes.

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China: Driver Rescues Trapped Przewalski’s Gazelle in Qinghai

A driver in Qinghai, China, stopped his car on January 6, 2026, to rescue a Przewalski’s gazelle trapped in a wire fence near the roadside. The man carefully loosened the wire and freed the animal, which then ran back into the grassland.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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At Least 13 Dead After Mexico’s Interoceanic Train Derails

This photo taken with a mobile phone on Dec. 28, 2025 shows the site of a train derailment accident in Municipality of Asuncion Ixtaltepec, State of Oaxaca, Mexico. A passenger train carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members derailed on a bridge near Nizanda in southern Mexico on Sunday, leaving at least 13 people dead and 98 others injured, the Secretariat of the Navy said on social media. The train plunged into a ravine while en route to the municipality of Matias Romero, according to Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara. Authorities have launched a rescue operation using ropes and specialized equipment to evacuate those trapped inside a train car. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 13 Dead After Mexico’s Interoceanic Train Derails

This photo taken with a mobile phone on Dec. 28, 2025 shows the site of a train derailment accident in Municipality of Asuncion Ixtaltepec, State of Oaxaca, Mexico. A passenger train carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members derailed on a bridge near Nizanda in southern Mexico on Sunday, leaving at least 13 people dead and 98 others injured, the Secretariat of the Navy said on social media. The train plunged into a ravine while en route to the municipality of Matias Romero, according to Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara. Authorities have launched a rescue operation using ropes and specialized equipment to evacuate those trapped inside a train car. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 13 Dead After Mexico’s Interoceanic Train Derails

This photo taken with a mobile phone on Dec. 28, 2025 shows the site of a train derailment accident in Municipality of Asuncion Ixtaltepec, State of Oaxaca, Mexico. A passenger train carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members derailed on a bridge near Nizanda in southern Mexico on Sunday, leaving at least 13 people dead and 98 others injured, the Secretariat of the Navy said on social media. The train plunged into a ravine while en route to the municipality of Matias Romero, according to Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara. Authorities have launched a rescue operation using ropes and specialized equipment to evacuate those trapped inside a train car. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 13 Dead After Mexico’s Interoceanic Train Derails

This photo taken with a mobile phone on Dec. 28, 2025 shows the site of a train derailment accident in Municipality of Asuncion Ixtaltepec, State of Oaxaca, Mexico. A passenger train carrying 241 passengers and nine crew members derailed on a bridge near Nizanda in southern Mexico on Sunday, leaving at least 13 people dead and 98 others injured, the Secretariat of the Navy said on social media. The train plunged into a ravine while en route to the municipality of Matias Romero, according to Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara. Authorities have launched a rescue operation using ropes and specialized equipment to evacuate those trapped inside a train car. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Man Saves Four People Seconds Before Crash Vehicle Erupts in Fire

A man in Jinzhong, Shanxi, rushed to save four people trapped in a crashed, smoke-filled vehicle on November 30, 2025. The doors were jammed and the passengers unconscious, so he smashed a window and pulled them out. Just three minutes later, the car burst into flames as the rescued victims received help on the roadside.

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Philippines: Tropical Depression Verbena Causes Flooding Across Negros

Tropical Depression Verbena made its fourth landfall in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, November 25, causing severe flooding across several areas of the Visayas.

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The Voice of Hind Premiere - Madrid

Director Pedro Almodovar (c) poses during the red carpet for the film 'The Voice of Hind' at the Palacio de la Prensa on November 18, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The film chronicles the harrowing wait of a six-year-old Palestinian girl, trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, as the Red Crescent tries to rescue her. The film focuses on the drama of the calls for help and the helplessness of those trying to help her, without showing explicit violence. Photo by Mateo Lanzuela/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Voice of Hind Premiere - Madrid

Director Pedro Almodovar poses on the red carpet for the film 'The Voice of Hind' at the Palacio de la Prensa on November 18, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The film chronicles the harrowing wait of a six-year-old Palestinian girl, trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, as the Red Crescent tries to rescue her. The film focuses on the drama of the calls for help and the helplessness of those trying to help her, without showing explicit violence. Photo by Mateo Lanzuela/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Voice of Hind Premiere - Madrid

Director Pedro Almodovar poses on the red carpet for the film 'The Voice of Hind' at the Palacio de la Prensa on November 18, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The film chronicles the harrowing wait of a six-year-old Palestinian girl, trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, as the Red Crescent tries to rescue her. The film focuses on the drama of the calls for help and the helplessness of those trying to help her, without showing explicit violence. Photo by Mateo Lanzuela/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Voice of Hind Premiere - Madrid

Director Pedro Almodovar poses on the red carpet for the film 'The Voice of Hind' at the Palacio de la Prensa on November 18, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The film chronicles the harrowing wait of a six-year-old Palestinian girl, trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, as the Red Crescent tries to rescue her. The film focuses on the drama of the calls for help and the helplessness of those trying to help her, without showing explicit violence. Photo by Mateo Lanzuela/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Voice of Hind Premiere - Madrid

Director Pedro Almodovar poses on the red carpet for the film 'The Voice of Hind' at the Palacio de la Prensa on November 18, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The film chronicles the harrowing wait of a six-year-old Palestinian girl, trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, as the Red Crescent tries to rescue her. The film focuses on the drama of the calls for help and the helplessness of those trying to help her, without showing explicit violence. Photo by Mateo Lanzuela/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier leapt into a river to rescue a driver trapped after a car fell in, smashing the window and pulling the driver to safety.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Heavy Downpour Causes at Least 50 Incidents - Spain

A car flooded under a tunnel on June 3, 2025, in Valladolid, Castilla y León (Spain). The heavy rain prompted more than 50 calls handled by the Castilla y León 112 Emergency Center for 48 incidents in the capital (39), Villanubla (eight) and Santovenia de Pisuerga (one). The most important problems occurred in the tunnels and lower areas of the city center, with several tunnels flooded by water, such as Andromeda, Panaderos and San Isidro, where a vehicle was trapped. Photo by Photogenic/Pablo Requejo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Downpour Causes at Least 50 Incidents - Spain

A car drives through a flooded street on June 3, 2025, in Valladolid, Castilla y León (Spain). The heavy rain has led to more than 50 calls handled by the Castilla y León 112 Emergency Center for 48 incidents in the capital (39), Villanubla (eight) and Santovenia de Pisuerga (one). The most important problems have occurred in the tunnels and lower areas of the city center, with several tunnels flooded by water as Andromeda, Panaderos and San Isidro, where a vehicle has been trapped. Photo by Photogenic/Pablo Requejo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Drill in Huzhou

Emergency rescue personnel conducted a rescue drill for tourists trapped in a high-altitude cable car in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on April 25, 2025.

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Forest Fire Drill in Huzhou

Emergency rescue personnel conducted a rescue drill for tourists trapped in a high-altitude cable car in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on April 25, 2025.

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Forest Fire Drill in Huzhou

Emergency rescue personnel conducted a rescue drill for tourists trapped in a high-altitude cable car in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on April 25, 2025.

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UK: Flooding Closes Roads, Disrupts Travel In Wales

Natural Resources Wales issued 17 flood warnings and 30 alerts across the country for Wednesday, October 16. Heavy rain caused travel disruptions, with flash floods closing roads and, according to SWP, a car trapped in floodwaters. Three schools in Powys were closed Wednesday afternoon.

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Passers-by rescue driver in trapped car

STORY: Passers-by rescue driver in trapped car SHOOTING DATE: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident site STORYLINE: After a car plunged into a river in China's Chengdu, several people passing by immediately jumped into the water to help. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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China: People Work Together To Rescue Man Trapped Under Vehicle In Changsha, Hunan

A collision between a car and an electric bicycle happened near the intersection of Xiangya Road and Huangxing North Road in Changsha, Hunan on May 21. A man was trapped underneath a white vehicle after the accident. The video shows people working altogether to lift the car up so that others could pull the injured man out. According to reports, the man was sent to the hospital and currently is in stable condition.

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15 killed, 22 injured in road accident in northern Pakistan

STORY: 15 killed, 22 injured in road accident in northern Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the car accident in northern Pakistan on May 3, 2024 STORYLINE: At least 15 people were killed and 22 others injured on Friday morning after a passenger bus fell into a ravine in the Diamir district of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region in northern Pakistan, an official told Xinhua. The spokesperson for GB Chief Minister Faizullah Faraq told Xinhua that the accident bus fell into the ravine while taking a sharp turn in the Yashoo Kheal Das area. Police and rescue teams rushed to the site and shifted 15 bodies and the 22 injured to a nearby hospital, including children and women. The official feared that the death toll might rise as several of the injured were in critical condition and some passengers were still trapped in the bus. The spokesperson added that the bus was heading towards Hunza district from the country'

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5 killed, 1 wounded in accident on Istanbul's motorway

STORY: 5 killed, 1 wounded in accident on Istanbul's motorway SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident site STORYLINE: Five people were killed and one person was wounded on Tuesday in an accident on a motorway in Istanbul, Türkiye, local media reported. The accident happened when a car traveling on a motorway struck pedestrians attempting to cross the road in the Pendik district on the Asian side of the city, according to CNN Turk broadcaster. It noted that all five pedestrians lost their lives, while the car driver, who was trapped inside the vehicle, was subsequently rescued and swiftly transported to a hospital. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-HEAVY SNOW

(240117) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A person tries to push a car trapped in snow in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2024. Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for the province of British Columbia on Wednesday. The Metro Vancouver region saw up to 20 centimetres of snow, causing schools to close and flights to be delayed and cancelled. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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2 killed, 12 injured in Istanbul torrential rains

STORY: 2 killed, 12 injured in Istanbul torrential rains DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. shots of car washed away due to severe flooding, people fleeing from flood water in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. shots of search and rescue teams evacuating people trapped in their homes by boat in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. shots of cars and houses damaged by heavy flooding in Istanbul, Türkiye 4. shots of container port inundated by flood water, containers washed away by heavy flooding in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: Fierce rainstorms have lashed Türkiye's largest city Istanbul, leaving at least two dead and 12 injured, the governor's office said on Wednesday. The downpour began in the city's northern region at around 9 p.m. local time (1800 GMT) on Tuesday. The governor's office said a Guinean national died in the Basaksehir district, and a Turkish citizen was killed in the Kucukcekmece district. The injured were treated in hospitals. The offic

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Two people feared dead as storms cause chaos in Spain

STORY: Two people feared dead as storms cause chaos in Spain DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of strong rain in Madrid 2. various of rescue of people in Madrid 3. shots of damage caused by the heavy rains in Madrid 4. various of damage caused by the heavy rains in Toledo (central Spain) 5. shots of damage caused by the heavy rains in Castellon (Mediterranean city) 6. shots of damage caused by heavy rains in Toledo (central Spain) STORYLINE: One person has been confirmed dead and a second is feared to have lost his life after extreme weather and heavy rainfall affected central and eastern Spain on Sunday and the early hours of Monday, leading Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) to declare a red alert. A man died in the small town of Casarubias del Monte in the province of Toledo in central Spain, after he had become trapped in his car by flood waters. Meanwhile, a second man is missing after a car carrying four members of the same fam

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Passers-by lift car to save injured motorcyclist in China's Guangxi

STORY: Passers-by lift car to save injured motorcyclist in China's Guangxi DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: BEIHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people saving the injured motorcyclist under a car STORYLINE: A motorcyclist trapped under a car in a traffic accident in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Passers-by rushed to lift the car and help him out in 30 seconds. The motorcyclist was sent to a hospital and is now in stable condition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beihai, China. (XHTV)

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Passersby save driver trapped in car in river

STORY: Passersby save driver trapped in car in river DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: NANTONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue scene STORYLINE: A car plunged into a river in Nantong City of east China's Jiangsu Province. Two passersby raced against time to save the driver who was stuck inside the vehicle. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nantong, China. (XHTV)

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Aftermath of quake in N.Z.

TOKYO, Japan - A car is trapped in mud that flowed out onto a road in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 23, 2011, after a deadly earthquake devastated the area.

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Death toll in Yamagata derailment reaches 4, search ends

YAMAGATA, Japan - An aerial photo taken Dec. 26 shows the scene in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, where an East Japan Railway Co. express train derailed the previous day. The death toll in the accident rose to four on Dec. 26. The four dead were all found trapped inside the toppled first car (seen at center) of the train.

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(3)Scenes from quake-hit Niigata Pref.

NAGAOKA, Japan - A remote-controlled machine is in operation in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, on Nov. 2 as work resumed to recover the body of Mayu Minagawa who remains trapped in a car buried under rocks during the severe earthquakes on Nov. 23. Her mother was earlier found dead hours after her younger brother was rescued alive.

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(2) Girl buried in Niigata quake found dead, death toll rises to 34

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters spread a sheet over a buried car Oct. 28 in which Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl, remains trapped since the Oct. 23 earthquakes that devastated much of central Niigata Prefecture. The girl was confirmed dead. The operations to take her out were suspended for fears of a secondary disaster.

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(12)2-yr-old boy rescued, mother taken out, 4 days after earthquake

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters continue their operations on Oct. 27 to rescue Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl, who remains trapped in a buried car in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, four days after the region was hit by devastating earthquakes on Oct. 23.

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(11)2-yr-old boy rescued, mother taken out, 4 days after earthquake

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters continue their operations on Oct. 27 to rescue Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl, who remains trapped in a buried car in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, four days after the region was hit by devastating earthquakes on Oct. 23.

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Aerial cableway emergency response drill held in China's Zhangjiajie

STORY: Aerial cableway emergency response drill held in China's Zhangjiajie DATELINE: July 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: ZHANGJIAJIE, China CATEGORY: Society SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial cableway emergency rescuers 2. various of the drill STORYLINE: An emergency response drill was recently held in Zhangjiajie, a popular tourist destination in central China's Hunan Province. During the drill, rescuers "freed" people who were "trapped" in a cable car. The drill aimed to improve the response performance of the emergency management department. At the same time, the cableway equipment was also checked to ensure safety of the visitors. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhangjiajie, China. (XHTV)

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Palestinian students invent robot to help rescue trapped people in rubbles

STORY: Palestinian students invent robot to help rescue trapped people in rubbles DATELINE: June 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: GAZA CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Palestinian students 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RAMA IBRAHIM, Local student 3. various of the Palestinian students 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YOUSEF AQIL, Local student 5. various the Palestinian students STORYLINE: Three Palestinian teenagers in Gaza Strip invented a smart rescue robot that can help locate people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The miniature car-shaped device, equipped with Wi-Fi remote control function, was developed by Rama Ibrahim, his brother Ahmed, and their classmate Yousef Aqil, all of whom are secondary school students, following months of research and experiment. Mounted with a camera and an alarm, the rescue robot can be operated through a cell phone application, and notify the rescue team with beeps and cellphone push notifications, the students told Xinhua. "We came up with the id

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Death toll in Yamagata derailment reaches 4, search ends

YAMAGATA, Japan - An aerial photo taken Dec. 26 shows the scene in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, where an East Japan Railway Co. express train derailed the previous day. The death toll in the accident rose to four on Dec. 26. The four dead were all found trapped inside the toppled first car (seen at center) of the train. (Kyodo)

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(3)Scenes from quake-hit Niigata Pref.

NAGAOKA, Japan - A remote-controlled machine is in operation in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, on Nov. 2 as work resumed to recover the body of Mayu Minagawa who remains trapped in a car buried under rocks during the severe earthquakes on Nov. 23. Her mother was earlier found dead hours after her younger brother was rescued alive. (Kyodo)

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(1)Girl buried in Niigata quake found dead, death toll rises to

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters continue efforts to save Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl trapped in a buried car in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, on Oct. 28, five days after the area was rocked by devastating earthquakes. Later they confirmed the death of the girl. (Kyodo)

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(2) Girl buried in Niigata quake found dead, death toll rises to

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters spread a sheet over a buried car Oct. 28 in which Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl, remains trapped since the Oct. 23 earthquakes that devastated much of central Niigata Prefecture. The girl was confirmed dead. The operations to take her out were suspended for fears of a secondary disaster. (Kyodo)

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(11)2-yr-old boy rescued, mother taken out, 4 days after earthqu

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters continue their operations on Oct. 27 to rescue Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl, who remains trapped in a buried car in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, four days after the region was hit by devastating earthquakes on Oct. 23. (Kyodo)

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(12)2-yr-old boy rescued, mother taken out, 4 days after earthqu

NAGAOKA, Japan - Firefighters continue their operations on Oct. 27 to rescue Mayu Minagawa, a three-year-old girl, who remains trapped in a buried car in Nagaoka, central Niigata Prefecture, four days after the region was hit by devastating earthquakes on Oct. 23. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of quake in N.Z.

TOKYO, Japan - A car is trapped in mud that flowed out onto a road in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 23, 2011, after a deadly earthquake devastated the area. (Kyodo)

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Strong earthquake hits Hokkaido

A car is trapped in mud on a heavily damaged road in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Sept. 6, 2018, after an earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 6.7 struck the northern Japanese prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo