At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two catastrophic earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez said the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas, was the worst-hit, with dozens of buildings collapsing.
Rescue workers are still rummaging through rubble in Caracas, where trapped residents have reportedly been heard calling for help.
The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, occurred about a minute apart at 6:04pm local time while many citizens were at home celebrating a national holiday.
The second quake is said to be the strongest to hit Venezuela since 1900.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) warned that the death toll could rise significantly, with estimates suggesting that thousands may have been affected.
US President Donald Trump was among the first world leaders to react to the disaster.
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