A powerful earthquake strikes Colombia, and the reported death toll rises to at least 224 as rescuers continue searching for survivors beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency teams, supported by police, soldiers, and volunteers, work through the night using excavators and other heavy equipment, while some searches also involve clearing debris by hand.
Across the hardest-hit areas, rescuers race against time to reach people trapped in damaged structures. Reports describe teams cutting through twisted metal and rubble, using cranes and excavators to remove debris and transferring material in buckets to uncover survivors. While both outlets focus on ongoing efforts, they differ mainly in their timing and figures: one reports the toll has surged to 224, while the other says it tops 200, indicating the toll increases as authorities update assessments during the rescue operation.
Rescue efforts continue with ongoing searches, as officials and responders coordinate recovery and disaster response in affected cities.
