Myanmar earthquake: Death toll climbs to 2,719, Junta chief fears numbers may exceed 3,000

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The death toll from a major earthquake last week in Myanmar is at 2,719, the chief of the ruling junta said on Tuesday, with the figure expected to exceed 3,000.

In a speech carried on state television, Min Aung Hlaing said also said there were 4,521 people injured and 441 missing after Friday’s 7.7 magnitude quake.

(This is a developing story, more updates coming…)

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