Burma quake death fears

RESCUE teams are struggling to reach those affected by a powerful earthquake that struck Burma’s east four days ago, as aid workers feared the death toll would increase.

Officials say 75 people were killed by the 6.8 magnitude quake that hit near the borders with Thailand and Laos late on Thursday, reducing homes and government buildings to rubble and affecting thousands of people.

An unnamed Red Cross worker said at least 150 people had been killed, but the official said there was no confirmed increase from Friday’s toll of 74.