Over 900 killed after Venezuela earthquakes as 50,000 remain missing

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At least 920 people have been killed following two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, with around 50,000 people still unaccounted for. The quakes hit just 39 seconds apart, approximately 100 miles west of the capital, Caracas. The port city of Katia Lamar in the state of La Guera is among the hardest hit areas. The UN has warned of the need for a massive collective effort in the coming days, while the UK has deployed a search and rescue team. Sky's James Matthews reports from Katia Lamar, describing scenes of devastation, grief, and desperation. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/venezuela-earthquake-live-high-casualties-feared-after-back-to-back-tremors-hit-south-american-country-13557399 #skynews #venezuela #earthquake #search #caracas SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: h

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