Venezuela earthquakes: frantic search for survivors continues, with 235 confirmed dead so far – latest updates
Summary
Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening, killing at least 235 people and injuring more than 4,000. Rescue teams and residents are searching through rubble for survivors, while the government has declared a state of emergency and set up a fund to help rebuild damaged hospitals and homes.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 occurred less than 40 seconds apart in northern Venezuela near Caracas.
- At least 235 people have died, and thousands are missing after the earthquakes.
- The La Guaira region, which has the country's main airport, suffered severe damage with over 100 buildings collapsed.
- The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency and created a $200 million fund for reconstruction.
- A senior U.S. military official, Maj Gen Kevin Jarrard, arrived in Caracas to help coordinate U.S. relief efforts.
- The United Nations reported many buildings, including apartment blocks and hotels, collapsed in the affected areas.
- The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. Department of Defense will assist with search and rescue operations.
- The Simón Bolívar international airport was closed due to damage, making it harder to get aid into the region.
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