Thousands feared dead in devastating Venezuela earthquake – what we know

• The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has increased to 164, with over 900 people reported injured.
• Interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency after the quakes caused building collapses in Caracas and forced the closure of the country’s main international airport.
• Two earthquakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, hit within 39 seconds of each other on Wednesday evening, leading to widespread damage in the capital.
• Several multi-storey buildings collapsed, trapping people under the rubble and prompting rescue teams to search for survivors.
• The US Geological Survey estimated a 44 per cent probability that the number of fatalities could exceed 10,000.

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Venezuela earthquake latest: Thousands feared dead as casualties grow after Caracas hit by back-to-back 7.5 magnitude shocks