Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 589, nearly 3,000 injured
Kyiv • UNN
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez reported that the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to 589 dead and 2,980 injured. Rescuers continue searching under the rubble during the critical 72 hours after the disaster.
The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with 2,980 people injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on Friday, writes UNN citing CNN.
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The update came as rescue workers continue searching for more people trapped under rubble during the critical "golden window" of up to 72 hours after the earthquake. The death toll is expected to rise significantly as search teams are expected to find more victims.
"We haven't slept a moment, trying to save lives," Rodríguez told Venezuelan state broadcaster VTV, also praising the arrival of international aid and emergency rescue teams. "We have saved dozens of lives."
VTV also reported that search and rescue teams are focusing efforts on the state of La Guaira, which appears to be the most affected region. The government said it has also set up a center for storing food, water, and medicine for those in need at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Caracas.