Buildings collapsed in 44 places just in the city limits. The rescue efforts are paying off. At least 60 people have been pulled from the rubble. Heres abc news report er dania backus with a look at the destruction. Reporter the terrifying images showing the power of the 7. 1 earthquake. And this newsroom ceiling lights swing uncontrollably as one man steadies himself against the wall. And in a restaurant at mexico citys airport tourists take cover under a table. Earthquake. The whole building was shaking for like five whole minutes. People just running in every direction. Reporter one american tourist describing the chaos. Walls started falling down. People were screaming. People were crying. Reporter outside buildings rocking so forward glass from a window falls to the ground. Light poles shake violently. From the air a clear picture of the devastation. More than two dozen buildings collapsed with reports of some children inside. I was trapped on the third floor, says this woman. We
That . Good wednesday morning. Lots happening starting with Hurricane Maria bearing down on millions. Its 160mileperhour winds have been lashing the u. S. Virgin islands overnight before an expected direct hit on puerto rico. The governor of the u. S. Territory warns maria could hit, quote, with a force and violence that we havent seen for several generations. We also heard from the islands Public Safety Commission Commissioner sounding the alarm with a blunt message for people in vulnerable areas saying you have to evacuate otherwise youre going to die. We begin with abcs arlette saenz. Reporter Hurricane Maria barreling towards puerto rico. The islands 3 million u. S. Citizens bracing for impact. This is without a doubt the most dangerous storm in our generation. Reporter many in puerto rico heeding warnings to evacuate. Streaming into shelters, catching lastminute flights out of san juan. Cynthia manfred and her family seeking refuge in a hotel. With a bum leg, three dogs and 99year
Good wednesday morning, everybody. Lots happening at this hour and lets start with Hurricane Maria right now bearing down on millions of americans. Its 160milrpee wurho have been lashing the u. S. Virgin islands overnight before an expected direct hit on puerto rico. The governor of the u. S. Territory warns maria could hit, quote, with a force and violence that we havent seen for several generations. We also heard from the islands Public Safety commissioner sounding the alarm with a blunt message for people in vulnerable areas saying, you have to evacuate, otherwise youre going to die. We begin with abcs arlette saenz. Reporter Hurricane Maria barreling towards puerto rico. The islands 3 million u. S. Citizens bracing for impact. Bth most dangerous storm in our generation. Reporter many in puerto rico heeding rnings to ev streaming into shelters, catching lastminute flights out of san juan. Cynthia manfred and her family seeking refuge in a hotel. With a bum leg, with three dogs and a
Ground, thats when the salt comes in and the plows drop. If you dont start early, its going to be bad. Because as accurate as topper shutt is, there is still that wildcard, known as Mother Nature. Which is why oscar is so clutched tonight. Im ready for tonight. He knows best. Hes been driving a snow plow for 28 years now. And he loves what he does. Try to make sure all of those people will be safe. Be home. Make sure the roads are clear. And thats our pleasure to do that. Reporter but believe it or not, oscar doesnt care too much for the big snowfalls. So after this storm, hes going on vacation. I want to take a rest. Go to the beach. Before then, he has just one request for those of us on the road. I like to tell everybody, please be careful. Take your time. And try to keep the distance. Thats real important. When you get home, now, a good rule of thumb to make sure youre not following those trucks too closely. If you can hear those pellets hitting your windshields, you need to back o
Meanwhile, protesters get up and dance. Their message to incoming president mike pence. And the latest tonight on the health of our 41st president. When george h. W. Bush and his wife barbara could get out of the hospital. Good evening, everybody. Were just over 36 hours from donald trump being sworn in as the 45th president of the united states. D. C. Is preparing for up to 900,000 people to pour in the city this weekend. Some to show support, others to protests. Already two large protests tonight, this one outside the temporary home of Vice President elect mike pence in the Chevy Chase Section of d. C. The group work for peace held what it called a dance party protest against homophobia. The group was more than 100 strong to want. Hundreds of antitrump ku klux klan style hoods and donald trump masks, others carrying signs calling trump a fascist. This group has been protesting every night this week. So far no reports of any arrests. Meanwhile, the president and Vice President elect a