Two Women Rescued After 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Guatemalan Town

Earthquake Devastation in Guatemala

• 💥 A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck southern Guatemala, causing widespread destruction.
• 🏠 Inside homes, walls and floors cracked, and belongings were destroyed, though many houses remained standing.
• ⛪ The local church suffered significant damage, with much of it destroyed.

Infrastructure and Rescue Efforts

• 🏘️ Over 600 houses were reported as destroyed.
• 🚧 The main road to Antigua Guatemala was rendered completely impassable due to landslides and debris, specifically in the Arena Blanca area.
• 🚨 First responders successfully rescued two women: one from rubble and another from a landslide.
• 🚑 The rescued woman from the landslide showed symptoms of hypothermia and injuries, and was transported to the hospital for treatment.