A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, leading to over 1,000 deaths and thousands injured. The nation's ongoing civil conflict complicates relief efforts, raising fears the toll could rise further. The quake also impacted neighboring Thailand, causing casualties in the capital, Bangkok, where a construction site collapse has left several missing. The situation highlights the challenges faced due to the civil war, making aid delivery difficult. As rescue operations proceed, hope diminishes for those still unaccounted for amidst considerable destruction.
"When the quake hit, the 33-story high-rise being built by a Chinese firm for the Thai government wobbled, then came crashing to the ground in a massive plume of dust that sent people screaming and fleeing from the scene."
"The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed."
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