Venezuela earthquake death toll could reach thousands, US Geological Survey says

The death toll from Wednesday’s double earthquake in Venezuela could reach thousands and may substantially exceed 10,000, the US Geological Survey has warned, as rescue teams worked through the night to reach survivors trapped under collapsed buildings in and around Caracas.

At least 32 people were confirmed dead and 700 injured as of Wednesday night, but the USGS said its predictive modelling pointed to a far higher final figure. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the initial numbers did...