what is the death toll of the venezuela earthquake
The reported death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes is 920 as of the latest major reports I found.
Current figure
- BBC and Al Jazeera both report the official death toll at 920.
- Reuters also reports the toll as over 900 while rescue operations continue.
- Several reports note that hundreds more people are still feared trapped, so the number could change.
Context
The earthquakes struck near Caracas, and hospitals have been overwhelmed by the number of injured.
Authorities and rescue teams are still searching collapsed buildings, so the situation remains fluid.
Snapshot
| Source | Reported death toll |
|---|---|
| BBC | 920 |
| Al Jazeera | 920 |
| Reuters | Over 900 |