Rescue crews and local civilians worked painstakingly through heavy wreckage Tuesday, seeking to locate survivors trapped beneath debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing across dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that at least 181 people perished in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday. He noted that roughly 2,595 others suffered injuries and at least 195 remained unaccounted for, though civilian-managed records indicate the missing total could reach 3,900.
