Venezuela twin quakes death toll tops 1,400 as tens of thousands remain missing
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, killing over 1,400 people and leaving tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams from other countries joined slow and difficult efforts to find survivors amid widespread building collapses, especially near the capital, Caracas.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela within one minute.
- The death toll has passed 1,400 people.
- More than 50,000 people are reported missing after the quakes.
- The coastal area of La Guaira near Caracas was the hardest hit.
- Buildings were flattened, making rescue efforts very difficult.
- International rescue teams, including one from Chile, are helping.
- Many survivors and volunteers are digging by hand due to a lack of heavy equipment.
- Some local officials faced criticism for their response to the disaster.
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