Ecuador: In the 350 dead from the earthquake
Ecuador: In the 350 dead from the earthquake
Amounted to 350 dead from the earthquake of 7.8 degrees that hit Ecuador, according to the newest report announced today the country's president Rafael Correa.
At least 2,068 people were injured by the vibration resulted flattened buildings, destroyed roads and interrupted electricity supplies in much of the country.
From Portoviecho, where announced the newest report, the President Korea expressed fear that the death toll will rise further. even predicted that reconstruction will cost dollars "billion".
In damaged, coastal town Pedernales, the survivors spent the night sitting in the plastic chairs or mattresses were thrown on the ground, next to their flattened homes. Soldiers and police patrolled the dark streets while rescuers were trying to continue their work.
In one neighborhood, firefighters managed to get in a partially demolished house, looking for three children and a man trapped inside. "My cousin is there. Previously we heard noises, screams. We have to find them," said a 18 year old at the time firefighters were searching the rubble.
In the stadium of the city, which has remained intact, tents have been erected. In some of the corpses collected, other physicians providing first aid to the wounded or distribute water, food and blankets to earthquake victims. Many people were circulating in the streets with bandages, but those who have suffered the most serious injuries were transferred to hospitals.
Correa was in Italy when the earthquake occurred and hurriedly returned to the country. "Ecuador has been hit very hard," said the Sunday night, in his address to a televised.
About 230 aftershocks have been recorded after the first strong vibration.
Nearly 130 prisoners in the prisons of El Rodeo Portoviecho exploited the destruction and chaos and escaped. According to authorities, 35 of them have already been arrested.
Amounted to 350 dead from the earthquake of 7.8 degrees that hit Ecuador, according to the newest report announced today the country's president Rafael Correa.
At least 2,068 people were injured by the vibration resulted flattened buildings, destroyed roads and interrupted electricity supplies in much of the country.
From Portoviecho, where announced the newest report, the President Korea expressed fear that the death toll will rise further. even predicted that reconstruction will cost dollars "billion".
In damaged, coastal town Pedernales, the survivors spent the night sitting in the plastic chairs or mattresses were thrown on the ground, next to their flattened homes. Soldiers and police patrolled the dark streets while rescuers were trying to continue their work.
In one neighborhood, firefighters managed to get in a partially demolished house, looking for three children and a man trapped inside. "My cousin is there. Previously we heard noises, screams. We have to find them," said a 18 year old at the time firefighters were searching the rubble.
In the stadium of the city, which has remained intact, tents have been erected. In some of the corpses collected, other physicians providing first aid to the wounded or distribute water, food and blankets to earthquake victims. Many people were circulating in the streets with bandages, but those who have suffered the most serious injuries were transferred to hospitals.
Correa was in Italy when the earthquake occurred and hurriedly returned to the country. "Ecuador has been hit very hard," said the Sunday night, in his address to a televised.
About 230 aftershocks have been recorded after the first strong vibration.
Nearly 130 prisoners in the prisons of El Rodeo Portoviecho exploited the destruction and chaos and escaped. According to authorities, 35 of them have already been arrested.
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