Colombia earthquake death toll climbs to 180 as rescuers search rubble
The death toll from Colombia's earthquake climbed to 180 as aftershocks continued through Tuesday. Rescue crews are still working to free survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings, particularly in the city of Cali.
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Colombia has climbed to 180. The magnitude-7.4 quake hit western Colombia and triggered a series of aftershocks that continued through Tuesday as rescue teams worked to free survivors trapped beneath rubble.
In Cali, one of the hardest-hit cities, people remain trapped under collapsed buildings while relatives wait anxiously at the wreckage for news. Officials say search and rescue operations grow more difficult with each passing hour. The government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas to speed the delivery of aid.
The government has dispatched additional crews and equipment to the affected areas, and officials said Colombia has requested additional relief supplies but has not sought foreign rescue personnel, saying domestic teams remain capable of leading the response. Authorities noted that assessments of the earthquake's full economic and infrastructure impact will continue in the coming days.
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