Saturday, March 26, 2011

Myanmar Earthquake 2011: 6.8 Magnitude Temblor Hits Near Thailand

Myanmar Earthquake 2011: 6.8 Magnitude Temblor Hits Near Thailand

 

MYANMAR

A strong earthquake that toppled homes in northeastern Myanmar has killed more than 60 people, and there were fears Friday the toll would mount as conditions in more remote areas became known. (..) An official from the U.N.'s World Food Program said there were many casualties and serious damage in Mong Lin village, five miles (eight kilometers) from Tachileik. State radio said 29 were killed there and 16 injured.

RADIO ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Myanmar state radio announced Friday that 73 people had been killed and 111 injured. It said 390 houses, 14 Buddhist monasteries and nine government buildings were damaged. Earlier in the day, news broadcasts had put the death toll at 74. No explanation was given for the decrease.

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