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Colombia earthquake: Woman rescued from rubble dies in hospital
Daniela Largo, a 32-year-old woman who gained national attention after being rescued from earthquake rubble in Pereira, has died in a hospital. Her rescue, which occurred after she was trapped for approximately 37 to 38 hours, had previously served as a symbol of hope for the country.
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, described as the most powerful of the century in Colombia, has resulted in at least 294 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries. The cities of Cali and Pereira have sustained the most significant damage. As rescue efforts continue, disaster relief agencies report that at least 320 people remain missing.
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Cali · Colombia · Daniela Largo · Pereira · San Jorge Hospital
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 7.4 magnitude earthquake has caused at least 294 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries. www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daniela Largo died in a hospital on Friday night after being rescued from earthquake rubble. www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake reached a magnitude of 7.4. www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 320 people remain missing following the earthquake. www.elnuevosiglo.com.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cali and Pereira are the cities most heavily impacted by the earthquake. www.elnuevosiglo.com.co