Venezuela twin earthquake death toll rises to 5,208
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has climbed to 5,208, as search efforts continue for thousands missing in La Guaira state.
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AIThe president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, announced that the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to 5,208, after nearly 100 new fatalities were recorded in the past 24 hours.
Rodriguez said the two quakes occurred just 39 seconds apart, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale. The coastal state of La Guaira, near the capital Caracas, was particularly hard hit.
He added that authorities have not yet released an official figure for the number of missing, but other estimates suggest up to 10,000 people remain unaccounted for, as rescue teams and volunteers continue searching for victims beneath the rubble.