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65 dead in earthquake in New Zealand (numbers could double)

65 dead in earthquake in New Zealand (numbers could double)
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new-zealand-update

new-zealand-update

Prime Minister John Key said to reporters that the death toll from earthquake stands at 65, and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker stated that numbers could possibly double.
Christchurch mayor Bob Parker said the damage is more severe than in the great 7.1 quake almost half year ago
He decided to declared a state of emergency, stating thta Christchurch and Canterbury would need help from the rest of the country