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At least 32 dead, over 700 injured in Venezuela's twin earthquakes
Rescuers searched collapsed buildings as officials warned the toll could rise and schools closed for several days.
- Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast, causing widespread panic and severe shaking especially near Morón, Caracas, and La Guaira.
- At least 32 people died and over 700 were injured, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue in heavily damaged areas.
- Many buildings collapsed and essential services, including petrol, subway, natural gas, power, and cellphone networks, were disrupted across Caracas and northern Venezuela.
- A state of emergency was declared, schools were closed, hospitals placed on high alert, and international aid offers were received while authorities urged residents to avoid unstable structures due to ongoing aftershocks.
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The first report mentions 32 dead and 700 injured, however the situation remains fluid - The country is in a state of emergency, the international airport, which suffered serious damage, is closed - The operation of railways and schools has been suspended
Two major earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 respectively occurred in quick succession in northern Venezuela on Wednesday (local time), the US Geological Survey (USGS) reports. Earlier in the day, the USGS reported only a single earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right6Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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- 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right
L 31%
C 23%
R 46%
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