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‘Paralysed by fear’: Venezuelans tell of escape and loss after huge earthquakes
People in Caracas and coastal towns describe powerful quakes that collapsed buildings and killed at least 164
TL;DR
- Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela's northern coast.
- The quakes caused widespread building collapses in Caracas and coastal towns.
- At least 164 people were killed, with the death toll expected to increase.
- The international airport in La Guaira sustained severe damage, hampering rescue operations.
- Residents described scenes of fear, destruction, and the desperate search for loved ones.