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At least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake
BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The death toll after a strong earthquake that rocked western Colombia on Monday has risen to at least 20, authorities said.In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and others were trapped in buildings that collapsed, Mayor Mauricio Salazar told Caracol Radio.In Manizales, two people were killed, Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas said in an interview with Blu Radio.
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Manizales, Colombia, collapsing while people try and stay out in the open.
Couple of doctors just managed to run outside before the Hospital Universitario de Cali collapsed.How many patients and staff are under the rubble is unclear.
