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Quakes strike Venezuela, 589 dead
Two powerful earthquakes strike coastal Venezuela, killing at least 589 people and forcing residents into streets as buildings collapse
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 589 people and injuring 2,980 as rescue teams searched collapsed buildings and international aid arrived.
- Frame 1Two powerful earthquakes strike coastal Venezuela, killing at least 589 people and forcing residents into streets as buildings collapse.
- Frame 2The shocks hit near the coast, shaking Caracas and sending residents into streets as walls and floors failed.
- Frame 3Rescue crews searched debris for trapped survivors while families tried to salvage belongings from collapsed homes.
- Frame 4By Friday, officials reported 589 dead and 2,980 injured, with more searches underway in damaged areas.
- Frame 5International teams, including Ecuador urban rescuers, arrived through Maiquetia as aid groups moved equipment toward damaged zones.
- Frame 6UN and other humanitarian agencies urged rapid, unimpeded access so the emergency does not deepen after the twin quakes.
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