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11 August 2026

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

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