Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela, causing buildings to shake and collapse in the capital, Caracas. Residents fled into the streets as the tremors occurred. In the Altamira area of Caracas, volunteers, medics, and relatives of victims were seen attempting to rescue survivors from the rubble of collapsed buildings. One individual, José Morillo, traveled to the Residencias Obelisco building to assist. Officials have warned that high casualties are likely following the seismic events.