New Zealand: Funerals of earthquake victims start

New Zealand: Funerals of earthquake victims start
Updated on

Summary One week after the earthquake struck the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, the funerals of the victims started. After the administration carried out necessary legal work and identification, 8 bodies have been handed over to their families.

Engineers, police and other rescue workers were busy clearing the rubble after the earthquake struck Christchurch. According to the prime minster John Key, the damage by the earthquake costs up to US$ 15 billion.
Browse Topics