'Cannot get in touch': NJ woman awaits word from family after Colombia earthquake

Colombia's president has declared a national disaster days after being sworn into office following a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday.

Rescue efforts are underway, and authorities expect the death toll to rise as many people remain trapped.

The earthquake hit at about 7:30 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located about 250 miles west of Bogotá. Videos from the region showed collapsed buildings and widespread damage.
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