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Thursday 16 August 2007

Death Toll In Peru Earthquake Now 450

Sky News Headline; says; 'An earthquake in Peru measuring 7.9 on the richter scale has killed an estimated 450 people, according to the United Nations. More than 1,500 people were also injured in the tragedy, as houses collapsed in the centre of Lima and power was cut to some regions. Firefighters said workers have been evacuated from office buildings and are still outside in open areas, fearing more tremors. The quake hit about 90 miles south east of Lima near the town of Chincha Alta, which has a population of more than 100,000.

Sky News Video: Thousands Flee Huge Tremor