Venezuela rescuers race to find earthquake survivors as death toll reaches 32
Rescuers in Venezuela are racing to reach people trapped under rubble after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas. Authorities say at least 32 people have been killed and around 700 injured, with the toll expected to rise as searches continue.
Rescue teams in northern Venezuela are continuing to search the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors after two powerful earthquakes struck the region. Officials say at least 32 people have died and around 700 have been injured.
The search-and-rescue effort is concentrated in the worst-hit areas near the capital, Caracas. Crews are using heavy machinery and sniffer dogs to reach those trapped beneath debris, and authorities have warned that the death toll could climb as more sites are reached.
The government has dispatched aid and medical supplies to affected zones, and several countries have offered international assistance. With the risk of aftershocks persisting, thousands of residents remain reluctant to return home and are spending nights in open spaces away from damaged structures.
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