Nepal earthquake: Nearly 700 killed and hundreds trapped as buildings collapse following tremors
A total of 688 people have been killed after an earthquake devastated Nepal capital Kathmandu and the densely-populated surrounding area today.
The 7.9-magnitude quake also caused extensive damage with toppled walls and collapsed buildings after striking at noon local time, officials said.
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Emergency rescue workers carry a victim on a stretcher after Dharara tower collapsed, in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Another girl was killed by a falling statue in a town outside Nepal's capital Kathmandu, according to Nepal's state radio.
A senior home ministry official told Reuters that 181 of the dead were killed in the capital.
Several buildings collapsed in the centre of the capital, including centuries-old temples, said resident Prachanda Sual.He said he saw people running through the streets in panic. Ambulance sirens blared and government helicopters hovered overhead.
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People gather near a collapsed house after a major earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal
Old Kathmandu city is a warren of tightly-packed, narrow lanes with poorly-constructed homes piled on top of each other.
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