Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake that killed 14 people and injured more than 200

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds, with the figure expected to rise.

The capital’s main medical facility, Vila Central Hospital, was badly damaged and patients were moved to a military camp.

More than 200 injured people were treated at Vila Central Hospital.

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Author / Journalist: Charlotte Graham-Mclay / The Associated Press

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesFijiNew ZealandVanuatu

Topics: Earthquake Capital Hours Four People Port Water Vila Quake Large Vanuatu

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Published On: 2024-12-18 @ 13:01:22 (12 hours ago)

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