Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
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"In the end, material things can be replaced. The most important thing is life, and we have that."
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At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
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