Two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The tremors were felt across much of the country and in parts of Colombia and the Caribbean, leaving casualties and widespread damage.

The live follows a vehicle travelling through Caracas to some of the areas hardest hit by the earthquake, including San Bernardino, where a collapsed building has been reported, and other sites with structural damage. Viewers will see emergency response efforts, damaged buildings, debris and conditions on the streets as authorities continue assessing the impact of the quake.

Authorities have reported damage and evacuations across several districts of the capital, including San Bernardino, Altamira, Los Palos Grandes and La Pastora, while emergency teams continue search, rescue and damage assessment operations.