Mexico earthquake: at least 216 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 at least 216 people 7.55am BST There is hope that the number of people killed in the earthquake could be slightly lower than feared. Less than an hour ago, the head of Mexico´s civil protection agency, Luis Felipe Puente, put it at 248. But he has since revised the figure down to 216 people.#Ajuste Hasta el momento se reportan 216 fallecidos: 86 #CDMX, 71 #Morelos, 43 #Puebla, 12 #Edoméx, 3 #Guerrero y 1 #Oaxaca. 7.03am BST Continue reading...