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Chilean earthquake death toll doubles (videos)

The death toll following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has more than doubled, reports President Michelle Bachelet. Previously estimated at 300, the death toll jumped today to more than 700 and is expected to rise further.
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The death toll following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile has more than doubled, reports President Michelle Bachelet.

Previously estimated at 300, the death toll jumped today to more than 700 and is expected to rise further.

Chile's Maule and Concepcion regions were hardest hit by the quake, and violence is erupting as food and supplies run low.

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