JUST IN: King Charles Issues Heartbreaking Message After ‘Tragic Loss’.

King Charles issues heartbreaking message after ‘tragic loss’

King Charles has issued a new message

King Charles has issued a new message (Image: Getty)

King Charles has issued a new message after a devastating earthquake in Colombia this week killed at least 181 people and left thousands missing. The country’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said at least 181 people died in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck on Monday.

Around 2,595 more were injured, and at least 195 remained missing, according to the president, however, civilian-run databases suggest the number of missing could be as high as 3,800. On Tuesday evening, the King shared a new message on his social media account and said that he and the Queen are “dreadfully saddened” to have heard of the news. Charles praised the Colombian people for their “resilience and strength” and sent his sympathy and condolences “during this most challenging and distressing period”.

At least a180 people were killed in Colombia (Image: Getty)

He signed the message with “Charles R”.

The King’s message read: “To the people of Colombia,

“My wife and I were so dreadfully saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake that has struck your country, and the tragic loss of life and suffering it has caused.

“At this most difficult of times, our special thoughts are with the bereaved and injured, those awaiting news of family and friends and the emergency responders working tirelessly to support those in need.“We greatly admire the resilience and strength of the Colombian people, and we send our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences during this most challenging and distressing period. Charles R.”

The Colombian president said 1,136 homes were destroyed and yet more were damaged.

Authorities said the deaths were concentrated in cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales and Quibdo, but local leaders and families worried about casualties and damage in rural areas, from where very little information has emerged.

Soldiers, rescue personnel and families picked through the rubble on Tuesday, passing large pieces of concrete by hand along lines of volunteers.