The Venezuelan government said at least 920 people have been killed and 3,360 injured after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening. Authorities added that 172 people remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while reports suggest more than 50,000 people are still missing.
The Venezuelan government said at least 920 people have been killed and 3,360 injured after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening.
Authorities added that 172 people remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while reports suggest more than 50,000 people are still missing.
Caracas: The Venezuelan government said at least 920 people have been killed and 3,360 injured after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Caracas and surrounding areas on...
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The Venezuelan government said at least 920 people have been killed and 3,360 injured after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Caracas and surrounding areas on Wednesday evening. Authorities added that 172 people remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while reports suggest more than 50,000 people are still missing.
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