One killed, dozens hurt as typhoon batters south-west

A powerful typhoon has lashed south-western Japan with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving one person dead and at least 34 others injured, paralysing traffic and cutting power to thousands of homes.

Typhoon Krosa landed near Kure in western Hiroshima on Thursday afternoon local time and was travelling north with winds of up to 89mph, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.