JOHANNESBURG - At least 589 people have been killed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck just seconds apart.
Hundreds remain trapped as aftershocks continue.
A 7.2 magnitude quake was followed just seconds later by an even more powerful jolt.
Buildings collapsed, leaving thousands trapped in the rubble. Rescue teams are scrambling to free those stuck.
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Over 4000 have been injured, and hundreds remain missing.
A state of emergency has been declared as aftershocks continue to rattle the region.
International search-and-rescue teams and humanitarian aid are now pouring into the country.
The death toll is expected to rise significantly.