Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 169 as Rescuers Search Rubble
Emergency crews are searching for thousands of missing people after the strongest earthquake this century hit western Colombia. The 7.4 magnitude tremor originated near San José del Palmar, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and hospitals. Local officials report at least 169 deaths and more than 600 injuries during the disaster. The quake caused significant structural failures in cities like Cali and Pereira. Rescuers are currently racing to find survivors trapped in the rubble as the death toll climbs. The disaster created what reports described as a crisis for the new administration as it manages the response.
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