Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 600 as foreign rescue teams arrive
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela is nearing 600, with thousands of people still reported missing. Foreign rescue teams have arrived to comb the rubble for survivors.
The death toll from the earthquakes that hit Venezuela is approaching 600, while thousands of people remain unaccounted for, officials say. The number of injured also runs into the thousands.
Rescue teams from neighbouring countries and international organisations are combing the rubble of collapsed buildings for survivors. The World Health Organization has stressed that the first 72 hours are critical for saving lives.
In the hardest-hit areas, infrastructure has been shattered and many residents have spent nights in the open. Delivering aid and providing shelter have become urgent priorities alongside the search-and-rescue effort, as authorities warn the toll could still climb.
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