Desperate search for survivors as 240 confirmed dead in Colombia earthquake
Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday's powerful earthquake. More than 240
Rescue workers in Colombia are working against the clock to free survivors trapped in buildings and under rubble following Monday's powerful earthquake. More than 240 people have been confirmed dead - most in the cities of Cali and Pereira.
The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 local time and was felt across an enormous area, stretching for hundreds of miles across western Colombia - with fresh aftershocks still being felt the following day.
A state of emergency has been declared by President Abelardo de la Espriella. Giving an update from Pereira, one of the worst hit cities, President Espriella said as well as those killed, thousands had been injured, and hundreds remain missing.
Clive Myrie present BBC News at Ten reporting by Jose Carlos Cueto. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews
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