Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAt least 164 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia. The tremor hit near San José del Palmar on Monday morning, causing widespread building collapses, including a major hospital in Cali. Newly sworn-in President Abelardo De La Espriella declared a state of emergency to expedite recovery funding as rescue efforts continue for trapped residents. The UK Foreign Office advised against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia following the closure of six regional airports. Authorities expect the death toll to rise, with the highest number of casualties currently reported in the western province of Risaralda. In fullPowerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia leaving more than 164 dead and more trapped More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 164 with more casualties expected
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAt least 164 people have been killed and hundreds injured after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia. The tremor hit near San José del Palmar on Monday morning, causing widespread building collapses, including a major hospital in Cali. Newly sworn-in President Abelardo De La Espriella declared a state of emergency to expedite recovery funding as rescue efforts continue for trapped residents. The UK Foreign Office advised against all but essential travel to parts of Colombia following the closure of six regional airports. Authorities expect the death toll to rise, with the highest number of casualties currently reported in the western province of Risaralda. In fullPowerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia leaving more than 164 dead and more trapped More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
