Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 as families wait desperately for news
The death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 920, with hundreds still feared trapped under rubble. International rescue teams are starting to arrive as families wait for news of missing relatives.
The number of people killed by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 920. According to the BBC, hundreds are still feared trapped under rubble, and international rescue teams are beginning to arrive in affected areas.
Many buildings collapsed in the capital, Caracas, where rescuers are following voices heard from beneath the debris in an effort to reach survivors. The number of injured is reported to run into the thousands. Families are waiting for any word of missing loved ones.
The disaster comes at a time of uncertainty for the country. Officials say damaged infrastructure and aftershocks are complicating the rescue effort. Aid organisations are highlighting urgent needs for shelter and medical care.
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