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Death toll expected to rise in Vanuatu after earthquake plunges nation into state of emergency

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Death toll expected to rise in Vanuatu after earthquake plunges nation into state of emergency



Red Cross reporting at least 14 dead after two earthquakes hit Pacific island in 24 hours, with Australia vowing immediate helpGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA second earthquake has struck the Vanuatu islands, as the death toll from Tuesday’s deadly quake rose and an international search and rescue operation got underway.With communications down, the official death toll was not yet known. But at least 14 people were reportedly killed and 200 have been treated for injuries, according to Katie Greenwood, a Fiji-based regional head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, citing the government. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/18/death-toll-expected-to-rise-in-vanuatu-after-earthquake-plunges-nation-into-state-of-emergency

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Publish date : 2024-12-17 22:43:40

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