6.3 Quake has hit Christchurch New Zealand.

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Right up to date and just announced, there are 76 confirmed dead, and unknown number missing. The figure missing can not be verified as it is not known at this stage if there are duplications on the list, or people have left the city without notifying anyone. Certainly the death toll will rise and I think dramaticly as rubble is cleared.
You will see on the wall of the church in the last pic, the letters V TF2 = 2 people to find. There are other signs like 1?/2? meaning maybe a body or bodies, so time will tell the exact toll.
Up to date info is on www.stuff.co.nz for those interested.
Stu

As at 8am this morning NZ Time confirmed dead 103 and missing 250 approx.
Stu