Rescue work underway after earthquakes rock Venezuela; 'high casualties' likely

CARACAS -- Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.

Rescue work underway after earthquakes rock Venezuela; 'high casualties' likely

CARACAS -- Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday afternoon, bringing down buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction across the South American country.