Australia to dispatch rescue and medical teams after powerful tremor hits Pacific Island’s capital. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnother earthquake has struck Vanuatu this morning, after a state of emergency was declared following a powerful earthquake that hit the Pacific island last night.The second earthquake was a magnitude 5.5 at a depth of 57 km, according to Earthquakes Geo Australia.I know of one fatality according to police stationed at Port Vila central hospital, and I saw with my own eyes three others on gurneys, several others walking around, walking wounded.I think it will probably be in the dozens, altogether dead and wounded. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-17 20:41:00
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Australia news live: second earthquake hits Vanuatu as search for survivors continues; HSC results in NSW
