Earthquake in Vanuatu: 9 victims confirmed, search for survivors continues

Earthquake in Vanuatu: 9 victims confirmed, search for survivors continues

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The Vanuatu government has reduced the death toll from the earthquake from 14 to 9. The disaster damaged at least 10 buildings, including a hospital, and rescuers continue to search for survivors.

The government of Vanuatu today revised downward the death toll from 14 to nine as a result of the strong earthquake. UNN reports with reference to ANSA.

A powerful earthquake in the archipelago of Vanuatu killed 9 people and caused “significant structural damage” to at least 10 buildings, including a hospital.

According to the local government, on Wednesday, rescuers continue to search for survivors among the rubble of buildings destroyed by a powerful earthquake that struck the capital of Vanuatu.

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UNNreported that hundreds of people were being treated for injuries, and powerful aftershocks from the 7.3-magnitude earthquake were reported overnight.