Myanmar earthquake: Footage shows buildings collapse, as more than 1,000 killed and 2,376 injured


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The number of people killed in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake has risen to 1,002, and 2,376 others injured, according to the country's military government. It comes as dramatic footage shows the moment a building several stories high collapsed into rubble in Mandalay. Survivors in the city dug with their bare hands in a desperate attempt to find trapped people. The head of the military government has confirmed a further 30 people are missing across the country and has ordered a prompt rescue effort following the 7.7 magnitude quake. It struck at around 12.50pm local time (6.20am UK time) on...