Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll rises to 920, rescue efforts continue
Venezuelan authorities report 920 fatalities and 3,360 injuries following two powerful earthquakes near Caracas. Rescue efforts continue amidst widespread destruction, with earlier reports indicating lower casualty figures.
Venezuelan authorities report 920 fatalities and 3,360 injuries following two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes, that struck near the capital, Caracas. Earlier reports indicated lower casualty figures, with some sources stating at least 188 or 235 deaths. The seismic events caused extensive damage, with numerous buildings collapsing in Caracas and the coastal city of La Guaira, as revealed by aerial footage. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with emergency teams searching for survivors amidst the rubble and makeshift medical facilities treating the injured. Families are desperately awaiting news of loved ones, and rescuers have pulled some individuals alive from debris.
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Earlier coverage
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