Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction

A harrowing video captured the moment a building collapsed as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87 others.

The video shows the building shaking and crumbling as onlookers scream before the structure ultimately gives way.

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella declared a state of emergency as rescue crews searched collapsed buildings across several cities, according to Reuters.

"The ​national government has all of its capabilities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and ⁠deliver aid wherever it is needed," De La Espriella said. "The first priority is rescuing the people trapped under the rubble." ---More...