A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread devastation and triggering building collapses as far away as Bangkok, Thailand.
The quake has reportedly killed over 10,000 people in Myanmar and left dozens trapped in the rubble of a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok. Both Myanmar and Thailand have declared states of emergency in response to the disaster. The earthquake's epicenter was near Mandalay, but its impact was felt across borders, highlighting the severity of the tremor.
Rescue operations are ongoing amid the chaos, with fears that the death toll could rise further.
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