Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 235
Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans search rubble for survivors as death toll climbs to 188In response to the devastation, the U.S. Venezuelan state TV showed dramatic images of rescues, including a woman who was trapped under a cement slab, only a barefoot poking out before crews managed to get her out alive. Others screamed the names of missing loved ones.
- ▪Venezuela earthquake: Venezuelans search rubble for survivors as death toll climbs to 188In response to the devastation, the U.S.
- ▪Venezuelan state TV showed dramatic images of rescues, including a woman who was trapped under a cement slab, only a barefoot poking out before crews managed to get her out alive.
- ▪Others screamed the names of missing loved ones.
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Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings on Thursday (June 25, 2026) and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed around 235 people and left at least 4,300 people injured.“Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our health facilities,” Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media on Thursday.The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening, which was among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and was felt throughout the region.Thousands were reported missing and buildings were evacuated as far…
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