Myanmar earthquake: More than 1,600 killed and 3,408 injured, as footage shows building’s collapse

The number of people killed in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake has risen to 1,644, with 3,408 others injured, according to local reports. A further 139 people are also reportedly missing across the country. It comes as dramatic footage shows the moment a building several stories high collapsed into rubble in the city of Mandalay – near to the earthquake’s epicentre. Image: The 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings and roads. Pic: Reuters Survivors in the city dug with their bare hands in a desperate attempt to find trapped people. It struck at around 12.50pm local time (6.20am…