Hundreds dead after earthquakes in Venezuela: people are being searched under the rubble

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on the evening of June 24 killed at least 235 people and injured more than 4,000. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected areas, and the death toll could rise.

This is reported by the Associated Press, CNN and Reuters.

According to media reports, the official death toll was announced by Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado. According to him, as of the end of Thursday, there were 235 dead and about 4,300 injured.

Rescuers are currently continuing to clear the rubble and search for people who may be trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. The country’s authorities expect the number of victims to increase, as some people are still missing.

In cities in northern Venezuela, locals are helping rescuers search for loved ones after powerful earthquakes rocked the country.

Rescue services continue to assess the extent of the damage and provide assistance to victims in the regions most affected by the natural disaster.

Recall that on June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction in Caracas and surrounding areas . At least 32 people died and about 700 were injured as a result of the disaster.

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