Scramble to free survivors as death toll passes 1,600 after Myanmar earthquake
Briefly

In the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate survivors under the debris of collapsed buildings. As the death toll rises to at least 1,644 and thousands more injured, hope remains as 30-year-old Phyu Lay Khaing was rescued after being trapped for over 30 hours. Neighboring Thailand also faces losses from a building collapse, with ongoing search efforts. Myanmar's junta has requested international aid, and assistance has started to arrive from various countries, including Russia and India.
"Rescue workers battled for a second night to find survivors of Myanmar's devastating earthquake, which has killed at least 1,644 people and injured thousands more."
"There was a brief moment of joy for exhausted emergency workers as a 30-year-old woman was rescued alive after more than 30 hours trapped beneath an apartment building in Mandalay."
Read at www.theguardian.com
[
|
]