Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan lashes Japan with gales and torrential rain

Authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 5.2 million people as Typhoon Shanshan lashes south-west Japan with strong winds and torrential rain, knocking out power, stranding air traffic and forcing major factories to close.
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At least three people have been killed and scores injured in what authorities have said could be one of the strongest storms to hit the region

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