More than nine hundred dead in Venezuelan earthquake
A severe earthquake shook Venezuela in the middle of the week. Wednesday's natural disaster caused massive destruction in several areas of the country. According to the latest reports, the number of fatalities from the tragedy has already exceeded nine hundred, and authorities are conducting further searches.
Government official Jorge Rodríguez informed the press about the latest data. According to his statement, they currently know of 920 dead, and the number of injured has reached 3,360. Hospitals and health centers are working at full capacity to treat the injured, many of whom are in critical condition.
Rescue teams and volunteers are working continuously to rescue survivors trapped under the rubble. As a result of the earthquake, numerous residential buildings, schools, and public institutions collapsed or were severely damaged. Local residents are desperately trying to help their neighbors and relatives in the disaster-stricken areas.
The Venezuelan government and international aid organizations have begun distributing humanitarian aid in the affected areas. In the coming days, the most important task will be the restoration of basic services, such as electricity and water supply. National mourning has been declared in the country in memory of the victims.