Peru Earthquake Death Toll 500 Plus

Published: August 17, 2007, 3:46 am

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Peru Earthquake Death Toll 500 Plus, officials say at least 510 were killed and 1,600 injured in the quake on Wednesday, which has left tens of thousands homeless.In the hard-hit town of Pisco, south of the capital Lima, at least 50 bodies were laid out in the main square, where the 18th century San Clemente church caved in during a service, crushing worshippers. Both of Pisco’s hospitals were also destroyed, forcing medical teams to treat the wounded at a concrete soccer field across the street from one of the hospitals.Seventy per cent of the town is devastated. They even need coffins. (more…) copyright @2007 Bu.bulicio.us lima erdbeben, lima peru airport, lima peru earthquake, peru earth quake, peru earthquake, peru ultimas noticiasDid you enjoy reading this post? Buy me a nice cup of coffee to fuel my late night writing sessions and keep the content flowing!

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