Mexico earthquake: at least 119 dead after powerful quake - latest updates
(The Guardian World News)

Death toll is expected to rise after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes 120km from Mexico City, collapsing buildings and killing more than 119 people 12.39am BST A Mexican news agency is among the many posting shocking footage of the earthquake´s aftermath, including collapsed buildings and destroyed roads.The hospitals have begun receiving the injured, and people have been urged to keep the streets clear for emergency services.Tras sismo, captan explosión dentro de edificio en la Ciudad de México pic.twitter.com/s78hhlijy1Devastating images from Mexico City. pic.twitter.com/RpF7sUq31sHospital has triage beds set up outside in Mex City pic.twitter.com/8RPjP8VteQAfectaciones en Autopista México Acapulco tramo Cuernavaca-Chilpancingo. #sismo pic.twitter.com/ugRqDtUfk0 12.18am BST The death toll is sadly rising swiftly. Authorities are now reporting at least 119 dead, including 30 in Mexico City, 54 in Morelas, and 11 in Puebla state. Continue reading...