Australia is sending rescuers and medical teams to Vanuatu amid fears the death toll from the Pacific nation’s second earthquake in 24 hours could increase.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake was reported early on Dec. 18 and followed a 7.2 magnitude offshore earthquake around noon on Dec. 17. It prompted a tsunami warning to the Pacific Islands which was later cancelled.
A number of aftershocks have rattled Vanuatu’s islands.
The earthquakes have left some buildings and cars flattened and damaged.
Early reports suggest around 14 people may have been killed, with some buildings and cars flattened in the event.
Vanuatu’s national TV station reported at least 50 people had suffered injuries….