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Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235

BBC News·June 26, 2026
Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235

Rescuers are searching through rubble for survivors after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 235 people. The earthquakes, which had magnitudes of over 7.0, occurred seconds apart and were shallow, causing widespread destruction. The disaster has also left at least 4,300 people injured, with many more potentially trapped under debris. Rescue efforts are ongoing in an attempt to locate and assist those affected by the devastating quakes.

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