Twin earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 235, injure thousands
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The National
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Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within a minute of each other, killing at least 235 people and injuring 4,300 others. The quakes toppled buildings and severely damaged the country's main international airport. Rescue teams are working to clear rubble and reach trapped victims, while people across the country search for missing relatives. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado described the response as an extraordinary national effort.
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