Trains stopped temporarily in Tokyo following magnitude 5.9 earthquake

APD NEWS

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Following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake that hit the metropolitan area of Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, members of the Tokyo Fire Department were working to fix broken water pipes, and expressways and trains shut down.

Some passengers were stranded temporarily as they waited for stopped trains to resume operations. The earthquake shook the Japanese capital and surrounding areas, knocking items off shelves.

Several injuries were reported in the Chiba prefecture.

(CGTN)