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235 killed in Ecuador earthquake, more than 2500 injured

Posted by Anup Baral April 18, 2016 :
At least 235 people are dead from the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador's central coast, according to Ecuador's President Rafael CorreaRescue efforts are underway in Pedernales, a town of 40,000 near the quake's epicenter, following a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that's left more than 200 dead. Around the country, rescuers are struggling to reach survivors trapped in the rubble. (April 17)After a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific coast of Ecuador, family members search for the missing. One woman says, "I need to find my baby." Gavino Garay reports. Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis.

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