Dutch Rescue Team Heading to Venezuela
The Dutch government is sending a rescue team to Venezuela. They are helping to find people trapped after an earthquake. The earthquake is a ‘disaster of unprecedented scale’.
A Dutch Urban Search and Rescue Team is traveling to Venezuela. The team specializes in finding people after disasters. The earthquake caused many deaths and injuries. Minister Sjoerdsma said the earthquake was very serious. The Dutch government is looking to see if more help is needed.
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Highlights
Netherlands Sends Rescue Team
The Dutch government is sending a rescue team to Venezuela.
Earthquake Causes Major Damage
A devastating earthquake has caused loss of life and widespread damage.
USAR Team's Mission
The rescue team will locate survivors trapped under rubble.
Unprecedented Disaster Declared
The earthquake is described as a ‘disaster of unprecedented scale’.
Further Assistance Being Considered
The cabinet is assessing if more help is needed.