Death toll from Colombia earthquake climbs to 265
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The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has reached 265, with 496 people missing and thousands of homes and buildings damaged, President Abelardo de la Espriella announced.
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the city of San Jose del Palmar in the Choco department on August 10.
BUENOS AIRES, August 13. /TASS/. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in western Colombia has climbed to 265, with 496 people being missing, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
"Regrettably, 265 people have died, 3,494 were injured, and the number of those missing has risen to 496," he said, citing the latest data.
According to the president, 11,347 houses were ruined, 53,526 were damaged, 140 buildings collapsed. As many as 179 medical establishments sustained structural damage.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the city of San Jose del Palmar in the Choco department on August 10.
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- What is the current status of rescue operations?
- Are international aid offers being accepted?
