Colombia’s worst earthquake in decades leaves dozens buried beneath rubble; search teams still combing the rubble for survivors. Credit: Image: france24.com via source article · All rights reserved
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The Toll Continues to Climb
A west‑Colombian earthquake that struck the region late Monday has pushed the death toll to at least 240, the official count being the highest since the 1999 Velasco earthquake.[1]
Investigators report that the majority of the victims were found beneath rubble from collapsed homes, indicating extensive structural damage across affected districts.[1]
Search Efforts Underway
Despite the grim numbers, rescue crews are continuing to comb through collapsed buildings, hoping to locate survivors.[1]
One of the rare positive stories emerged when a 32‑year‑old woman was pulled alive from a collapsed apartment on Tuesday, providing a glimmer of hope amid the devastation.[1]
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