Rescuers race to find Vanuatu earthquake survivors

One witness recounted how he and his wife "sprinted" out of a building when the earthquake struck.

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At least 200 people were injured in Tuesday's earthquake, with many of the casualties centred around a handful of buildings in the city centre.

One witness, who was in the tallest building in Vanuatu when the earthquake struck, told the BBC he and his wife had "sprinted" outside, adding that "if it had gone on another 10 seconds, I wouldn't be talking to you today".

A seven-day state of emergency has been declared to limit the public's movement while rescue operations are under way, say police.

Glen Craig, chair of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council, told the BBC that he had been in "good spirits" and enjoying the Christmas festivities with his wife on Tuesday when the earthquake struck - catching them completely off guard.

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