Toyota to halt operations at 3 southern Japan plants through Friday after earthquake

TOKYO: Toyota will suspend operations at three plants in the southern region of Kyushu from the second production shift on Wednesday through Friday due to the impact of an earthquake in the area, the automaker said in a statement.

“The situation, including aftershocks and recovery efforts, is changing daily,” Toyota said.

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“We will continue to prioritise safety above all else in our responses and decisions.”