Japan earthquake: Woman in her 80s found as critical 72-hour window closes - BBC News

At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.

46 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, EPAImage caption, Many people are thought to be trapped under their collapsed homes in the town of WajimaBy Jean Mackenzie & Kelly Ngin Wajima and SingaporeA woman in her 80s has been pulled from the rubble of her collapsed house in Japan, 72 hours after the New Year's Day earthquake.

The state news agency (NHK) showed video of the woman being lifted out of her home in the town of Wajima.

Rescuers are racing against time in their search for survivors, as a critical three-day window has now shut.

At least 82 people were killed when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the remote Noto peninsula on Monday.

Many people are thought to be trapped under their collapsed homes - mostly in the towns of Suzu and Wajima.

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