(Central News Agency, Caracas, 14th - comprehensive international news report) According to official data released today, the strong earthquake that struck Venezuela nearly three weeks ago has resulted in over 4,700 deaths and nearly 17,000 injuries.
AFP reports that Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, less than a minute apart, on June 24. The coastal state of La Guaira suffered severe damage.
According to the latest statistics released today by Jorge Rodriguez, President of Venezuela's National Assembly, via the messaging app Telegram, the disaster has caused 4,734 deaths and 16,740 injuries, with most of the injured having already been discharged from hospitals.
The United Nations (UN) estimates that approximately 50,000 people are missing following the earthquake in Venezuela. Hundreds of buildings collapsed due to the quake, trapping many under rubble. (Translation: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150715
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: Taiwan