Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100

A powerful earthquake shook western Colombia early on Monday morning.

Around six hours after the quake struck, Colombia's president said that 111 people had been confirmed dead around the country.

Rescue teams were working to free residents after buildings collapsed in Cali and other cities.

The epicenter was on the eastern tip of the Choco province on Colombia's Pacific coast.The mayor of Cali said that 'at least 20 structures' collapsed in the quakeImage: Reuters TV/REUTERS

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