President Correa calls national emergency after at least 142 people killed and over 500 injured in 7.8-magnitude quake 12.40pm BST Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas has told a press conference at least 142 people have been killed and 588 injured as a result of the earthquake, local media are reporting. The new toll almost doubles the previous figure given by authorities a few hours ago, which was 77. More than 260 buildings have also been destroyed, the vice president said. 12.34pm BST An Ecu...
Ecuador earthquake: death toll rises after 7.8-magnitude quake - latest developments
The Guardian - 17 Apr 2016 13:47
President Correa calls national emergency after at least 142 people killed and over 500 injured in 7.8-magnitude quake 12.40pm BST Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas has told a press conference at least 142 people have been killed and 588 injured as a result of the earthquake, local media are reporting. The new toll almost doubles the previous figure given by authorities a few hours ago, which was 77. More than 260 buildings have also been destroyed, the vice president said. 12.34pm BST An Ecu...
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