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Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 6,125

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,125, according to the president of the National Assembly.
  • Nearly 61,000 people received hospital treatment following the quakes, which measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude.
  • Extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure occurred, with 16.5 percent of debris cleared so far.

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has climbed to 6,125, as reported by Jorge Rodriguez, president of the country's National Assembly. The devastating seismic events, which occurred just one minute apart on June 24, measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude.

6125

— Jorge RodriguezThe reported death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela.

In addition to the fatalities, nearly 61,000 individuals required hospital treatment in the aftermath of the earthquakes. The twin quakes also caused widespread destruction to buildings and critical infrastructure across the affected regions. According to graphics shared by Rodriguez on the messaging service Telegram, approximately 16.5 percent of the earthquake debris has been cleared to date.

nearly 61,000 people have been treated in hospital

— Jorge RodriguezThe number of people requiring medical attention after the earthquakes.

This update provides a grim accounting of the human and material cost of the disaster. The ongoing efforts to clear debris underscore the scale of the destruction and the long road to recovery for the affected communities in Venezuela. The figures highlight the severe impact of the earthquakes on the nation.

16.5 percent of the rubble has been removed

— Jorge RodriguezThe progress made in clearing debris following the earthquakes.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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