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Venezuela earthquake toll reaches 1,450 dead
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Venezuela earthquake toll reaches 1,450 dead

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A double earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in 1,450 deaths and damaged 774 buildings, with 189 completely collapsing.
  • The previous death toll reported was 1,430, with the number of affected buildings at 774.
  • The United Nations estimates approximately 50,000 people are missing.

Venezuela is reeling from the devastating impact of a double earthquake, which has claimed the lives of 1,450 people, according to an announcement by the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez. The seismic event also left a trail of destruction, with 774 buildings affected, including 189 that completely collapsed.

Rodríguez updated the grim toll on Saturday, stating, "The number of deaths has risen to 1450, men and women who lost their lives after the most brutal natural disaster our country has ever suffered in its history." He further detailed the structural damage, confirming that 774 buildings were impacted, with 189 reduced to rubble.

The number of deaths has risen to 1450, men and women who lost their lives after the most brutal natural disaster our country has ever suffered in its history.

— Jorge RodríguezAnnouncing the updated death toll from the earthquake.

Adding to the tragedy, the United Nations has estimated that approximately 50,000 people are still missing in the aftermath of the disaster. The scale of the loss and destruction underscores the severity of the earthquakes that have struck the nation.

The number of buildings damaged or collapsed amounts to 774, of which 189 completely collapsed.

— Jorge RodríguezDetailing the extent of structural damage caused by the earthquake.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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