Caracas: A series of devastating earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela has claimed the lives of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo’s wife and their two children.

The football club confirmed the tragic news in an official statement, expressing its deepest condolences to Lucas Trejo and his family during this difficult time.

According to international media reports, Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranilla, and their two children, Aaron Trejo and Ainahoa Trejo, were in the coastal town of Playa Grande when the powerful earthquakes caused their residential building to collapse.

Following the disaster, the footballer’s family was initially reported missing. Rescue teams later confirmed that all three had lost their lives beneath the rubble.

At the time of the earthquakes, Lucas Trejo was in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, training with his team ahead of an upcoming match. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, he took to social media to appeal for prayers and assistance in locating his wife and children.

International media reports, citing the United Nations, state that the earthquakes that struck on June 24 have affected approximately 6.76 million people. Nearly 1,000 people have been killed, while thousands remain missing as rescue and recovery operations continue.