Colombia searches for earthquake survivors after deadly tremor

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 254 fatalities, primarily in Pereira and Cali. Thousands of homes were damaged, with significant destruction in Cali, where many buildings collapsed, including the seven-storey Vanessa Building. Rescue teams, supported by volunteers, are working to locate survivors trapped under the rubble, calling for silence to listen for signs of life.

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