Death toll reaches 235 after back-to-back earthquakes strike northern Venezuela
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Associated Press, MEGAN JANETSKY, ANDRY RINCÓN and JUAN PABLO ARRAEZ
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Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing approximately 235 people and injuring at least 4,300. The article describes the aftermath as neighbors and rescue workers dig through rubble searching for loved ones in cities across the region. The death toll is expected to rise as thousands remain missing and rescue efforts continue. Venezuela Health Minister Carlos Alvarado confirmed the rising casualty figures to state media.
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bskyDeath toll reaches 235 after back-to-back earthquakes strike northern Venezuela1011now.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe official death toll rose to around 235 late Thursday, with at least 4,300 people injured, Venezuela Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media.
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones on Thursday after back-to-back earthquakes that officials say killed more than 230 people and left thousands injured the night before.
The number of casualties is expected to climb with thousands reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.
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