Hundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes
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Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck Venezuela on June 25, 2026. Hundreds of people are believed to be trapped beneath collapsed structures, prompting a massive rescue effort. A state of emergency has been declared as international teams and humanitarian aid begin arriving in the affected region.
- ▪The twin quakes, recorded at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on June 25, 2026.
- ▪Hundreds of residents are thought to be trapped under rubble from collapsed buildings.
- ▪The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency in response to the disaster.
- ▪International rescue teams and humanitarian aid have started to reach the affected areas.
- ▪Emergency crews are racing to locate and extract survivors from the debris.
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Toggle PlayHundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakesNewsFeedHundreds trapped beneath buildings a day after Venezuela’s twin earthquakesEmergency crews are racing to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed buildings a day after twin 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela. A state of emergency has been declared as international rescue teams and humanitarian aid reach the disaster zone.Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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