People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

Thu Jun 25 2026 18:55:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Back‑to‑back earthquakes in Venezuela unleash devastation as a building collapses on the outskirts of Caracas, forcing people to flee.

Venezuela’s capital Caracas was hit by consecutive earthquakes that killed at least 160 people and inflicted severe damage across the city’s suburbs. One of the most dramatic scenes emerged in the El Junquito neighbourhood, where a high‑rise fell and left residents scrambling for safety. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed the scale of the tragedy and urged swift humanitarian aid. Local community members recorded the collapse, broadcasting a harrowing visual to the world, and more details are available on BBC’s live coverage.

People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts

The Venezuelan capital of Caracas was struck by back‑to‑back earthquakes that erupted on June 24. The seismic episode left at least 160 people dead and caused widespread damage in the city and its suburbs.

In the El Junquito district, a 7‑storey building rapidly collapsed, forcing residents to flee amidst the rubble. Video footage captured by a local content creator showed the building tumbling, with people scrambling to escape and emergency responses battling the aftermath.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has confirmed the death toll and urged the international community to provide rapid humanitarian assistance. She announced that emergency services are still working around the clock to rescue trapped residents and to monitor structural safety in the affected neighborhoods.

For a more detailed live update, watch the BBC live coverage here.