UPDATE: See related story on response efforts. The death toll also continues to rise.
People in northern Venezuela are digging out from the devastation that has left at least 164 people dead and 971 injured following two powerful earthquakes that struck Wednesday (June 24).
According to the latest reports, the first earthquake struck with a magnitude 7.2 foreshock. It was then followed seconds later by a 7.5-magnitude quake, which is reportedly among the strongest to hit the Venezuela in more than a century. Rescue crews continue searching for survivors in Caracas, where buildings collapsed. The death toll is expected to rise.
More rescue teams from other countries and humanitarian aid are reportedly being deployed as the damage is assessed.
See related links below:
At least 164 dead and 971 injured after powerful quakes rock Venezuela, acting president says – Associated Press
Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll rises to 164 after major tremors -USA Today
At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says -CNN
Death toll climbs to 164 killed, 971 injured in major earthquakes in Venezuela -NPR
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news outlets by The Baptist Paper.
