Rescue work underway after quakes rock Venezuela, ‘high casualties’ likely (opens original article in a new tab)

Rescue work is ongoing after strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, with reports of collapsed buildings, trapped people, and potential high casualties.

• Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital, toppling buildings in Caracas and trapping people in rubble.
• USGS warned of high casualties and widespread destruction, with initial estimates of 10,000 to 100,000 deaths.
• Rescue operations are underway with reports of collapsed buildings, injured people, and missing individuals.