Mass casualties feared as powerful quakes strike Venezuela (opens original article in a new tab)

Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have caused widespread destruction and may result in thousands of casualties, with rescue efforts underway as officials warn of potential aftershocks.

• Powerful earthquakes struck west of Caracas, Venezuela
• USGS warns of potential death toll between 10,000 and 100,000
• Rescue operations ongoing with reports of collapsed buildings and trapped people