Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,719, more than 5,000 injured
Summary
The death toll from two recent earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,719 people, with over 5,000 injured and more than 15,000 left without homes. Rescue efforts continue amid challenges like aftershocks and limited heavy equipment, while many people remain missing or trapped in the rubble.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela recently.
- At least 1,719 people have died, and more than 5,000 were injured.
- Over 15,000 people lost their homes due to the disaster.
- Rescue teams have saved some survivors, including children, but many remain trapped.
- About 50,000 people were unaccounted for according to an opposition website.
- Aftershocks are causing more damage and complicating rescue work.
- Electricity in La Guaira has been restored to 75 percent.
- Schools are closed for an additional week due to the disaster.
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