Rescue and search operations continue after twin earthquakes strike parts of Venezuela, including areas around Caracas, according to multiple reports. Government figures cited by several outlets say the death toll stands at about 920 to nearly 1,000 people. The government also reports 3,360 injured. Rescue efforts focus on people trapped under rubble, with one set of figures stating 172 remain trapped. Other outlets describe “hundreds” of people as still trapped while survivors search through damaged buildings.
Across reports, authorities and monitoring sources state that more than 50,000 people are reported missing. One outlet adds that as of Monday, at least 50,000 people were still missing. Overall, the figures indicate a large-scale disaster with significant casualties, ongoing efforts to locate missing residents, and continued attempts to reach survivors who remain trapped in collapsed structures.
