Twin earthquakes kill 188 in Venezuela's Caracas region, search and rescue underway
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Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela's Caracas region, killing at least 188 people, injuring over 1,500, and destroying hundreds of buildings. A massive search and rescue operation is underway as approximately 3,000 families have lost their homes. Residents spent the night in public squares and streets due to the devastation.
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· 3 pulledWe spent the night in a public square. Most of the neighbours slept in the streets.
A massive search and rescue effort is underway in Venezuela after twin earthquakes devastated the Caracas region, killing more than a hundred people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Back-to-back earthquakes - measuring 7.2 and 7.5 - struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday night, killing at least 188 people, injuring more than 1,500, and leveling hundreds of buildings.
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