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Earthquake devastation in Constitucion, Chile

More than 300 bodies have reportedly been found in the fishing village of Constitucion.

The mayor of Constitucion said the town's seafront and centre had been "completely destroyed".

The death toll from the 8.8-magnitude quake for Chile as a whole now stands at 795, officials say.

Emergency workers also say 19 people are still unaccounted for.

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