Rescue teams face ‘race against time’ in search for trapped survivors as death toll in Japan rises to at least 13 – live updates

Emergency workers are continuing their search for survivors in southern Japan after yesterday’s powerful earthquake

• ‘Race against time’: Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing

Toyoto and Honda said they will suspend operations in their factories in Kumamoto in southern Japan until Friday.

“The ‌situation, including aftershocks ‌and recovery efforts, is changing daily,” Toyota said in a statement. “We will continue to prioritise safety above all else.”