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Typhoon Jebi Hits Japan, Killing At Least 6 People

Thousands were stranded in Kansai International Airport, on an island in Osaka Bay, after the bridge linking the airport to the main island was damaged.
Damaged traffic boards and telecommunication relay poles are seen after they were brought down by strong winds caused by typhoon Jebi in Osaka on Tuesday.

A powerful typhoon has made landfall in western Japan, causing extensive damage and multiple deaths.

At least six people have died as a result of Typhoon Jebi, Japan's public broadcaster, NHK. And thousands of people have been stranded at Kansai International Airport,

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