The number of dead in Ecuador earthquake continues to rise
The number of dead from Ecuador’s most devastating earthquake in decades continues to rise.
Ecuador president says earthquake death toll now stands at 272, could rise “considerably.” https://t.co/y4wKnlSNwp pic.twitter.com/5v5GwChtoC— ABC News (@ABC) April 18, 2016
So far at least 272 people have been confirmed dead with 1,500 injured, however as rescue services gain access to the hardest hit areas the numbers are expected to rise.
Death toll from powerful earthquake in Ecuador jumps to 246 https://t.co/BY1fIRuzQa pic.twitter.com/C4ynpk7Ysr— CP24 (@CP24) April 18, 2016
President Rafael Correa broke off a visit to Italy to deal with the crisis: “This is the biggest tragedy, in the last 67 years. But my dear homeland, we will carry on. We will learn to surpass any obstacle – more unity and solidarity is needed today. We are all Ecuador.”
The 7.8 magnitude quake hit coastal areas in the north-west of the country on Saturday evening.
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Ecuador president says earthquake death toll now stands at 272, could rise “considerably.” https://t.co/y4wKnlSNwp pic.twitter.com/5v5GwChtoC— ABC News (@ABC) April 18, 2016
So far at least 272 people have been confirmed dead with 1,500 injured, however as rescue services gain access to the hardest hit areas the numbers are expected to rise.
Death toll from powerful earthquake in Ecuador jumps to 246 https://t.co/BY1fIRuzQa pic.twitter.com/C4ynpk7Ysr— CP24 (@CP24) April 18, 2016
President Rafael Correa broke off a visit to Italy to deal with the crisis: “This is the biggest tragedy, in the last 67 years. But my dear homeland, we will carry on. We will learn to surpass any obstacle – more unity and solidarity is needed today. We are all Ecuador.”
The 7.8 magnitude quake hit coastal areas in the north-west of the country on Saturday evening.
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