Colombia earthquake death toll climbs to 224 as search for survivors continues
The death toll from the magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia has risen to 224, local authorities said Tuesday. Emergency crews continue digging through collapsed buildings as the search for missing residents goes on.
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that flattened dozens of buildings in western Colombia has jumped to 224, local authorities said Tuesday, as emergency workers continued digging through the wreckage in search of survivors.
Rescue teams have been working since the magnitude-7.4 quake struck, described by officials as the country's strongest in a decade. A state of emergency remains in effect in the hardest-hit areas, with relief crews working to reach communities where roads and infrastructure sustained heavy damage.
Authorities have cautioned that casualty figures remain preliminary and could rise further as search efforts continue in collapsed structures. The disaster has strained emergency services in a region already grappling with damaged airports and disrupted transport links.
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