"The death toll from Saturday's earthquake has risen to 262. The new number was given to reporters Sunday night. President Rafael Correa, who cut short a trip to Rome to return to Ecuador, said he expects the death toll to rise. Government officials say there are many people who are still missing.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador's central coast Saturday evening, killing hundreds and devastating entire regions of the country.
Reuters reports that the death toll from the quake currently stands at 246 people, with more than 2,500 injured."
Merrit Kennedy and Emma Bowman report for NPR April 16, 2016.
SEE ALSO:
"Japan Quake Rattles Markets As Factories Shut; Survivors Line Up For Food" (Reuters)
Source: NPR, 04/18/2016
Advertisement 
