Ecuador quake toll rises to 246 dead and 2,527 injured

Quito: The toll from the big earthquake in Ecuador rose on Sunday to 246 dead and 2,527 people injured, the country`s vice president said.

The latest figures were given by Vice President Jorge Glas as he visited a devastated coastal area. Previously officials said Saturday`s 7.8-magnitude quake killed 235 and injured 1,557.