President Correa calls national emergency after more than 230 killed and over 500 injured in 7.8-magnitude quake 6.02pm BSTEcuador’s vice president Jorge Glas says the death toll has now risen to 235 people.
In a press conference,he asked people to remain composed and said efforts were under way to restore electricity.
Inicia rueda de prensa por parte del Vicepresidente Jorge Glas Espinel #SismoEcuador, por canal 48-49 pic.twitter.com/ZzUBDFVJGH 5.51pm BSTSome relief for Ecuadorians as the country’s president indicates there is no tsunami warning.
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Source: theguardian.com