Rescue teams race to Venezuela amid fears thousands killed in earthquakes
Summary
Strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, causing severe damage and collapsing many buildings. Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries are working quickly to find survivors, while thousands of people are feared dead.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck northern Venezuela less than 40 seconds apart.
- The Simón Bolívar international airport and surrounding coastal cities suffered heavy damage.
- Over 100 buildings collapsed in the La Guaira region alone, including apartment blocks and hotels.
- Thousands of people are feared dead or missing, including children and elderly residents.
- Rescue teams, including support from the US Department of Defense and French specialists, are helping with search and rescue efforts.
- The earthquakes were felt as far away as Manaus, Brazil, over 1,000 miles from Caracas.
- Venezuela declared a state of emergency and designated the area a disaster zone.
- World leaders, including President Trump, offered condolences and prepared aid for Venezuela.
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