Two people found dead after a home collapsed in a landslide in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, have been identified as a married couple in their 60s, according to city officials. The couple lived at the property that was destroyed in the incident.
The deaths were confirmed after the landslide struck the residence, leaving the house collapsed. Officials said the two victims were the husband and wife who had been living there, adding a clearer picture to the tragedy as local authorities continued to respond.
The incident has drawn attention to the damage caused by the slope failure in Ashikaga and the risks landslides pose to homes in affected areas. Authorities were cited as confirming the identities of the victims following the discovery of the two bodies in the ruined house.
