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A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Thailand and Burma on Friday, causing buildings to collapse and leaving more than 150 people dead across both countries.
Dramatic footage captured in Bangkok showed an apartment building that was under construction falling down, scattering dust and debris throughout the city’s streets. At least eight died in that incident, while more than 144 people were killed in Burma, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.
The earthquake’s epicenter was in central Burma and aftershocks were reportedly felt in India and China.
One aftershock was reported to have been 6.4 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey. People in Bangkok that were evacuated from their buildings were cautioned to stay outside in case there were more.
The head of Burma’s military government said in a televised speech Friday evening that at least 144 people were killed and 730 others were injured.
“The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,” Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing said, according to Fox News.
In Bangkok, Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said 90 people were missing in the wake of the building collapse.
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