On August 10 local time, a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing heavy casualties and extensive property damage. In the wake of the disaster, Zoomlion mobilized excavators, skid steer loaders, cranes, and other rescue equipment and emergency supplies overnight, dispatching them to the front lines of the hardest-hit areas. Currently, nearly 10 units of Zoomlion rescue equipment have all arrived at the sites and are being used in debris clearing, road reopening, and search-and-rescue operations for trapped persons.
This earthquake is the strongest to hit Colombia in the 21st century. In response, the Colombian government declared a "national disaster state."
Immediately after the quake, Zoomlion activated its emergency response mechanism. Its Colombian subsidiary promptly got in touch with local disaster relief authorities in Pereira and Cali. Leveraging its localized presence, the subsidiary mobilized local personnel and supplies to the epicenter first, while simultaneously rushing additional excavators, skid steer loaders, cranes, and other key rescue equipment, along with ample relief materials, to the severely affected areas overnight. Upon arrival, all equipment was immediately put into rescue operations.
In the aftermath of the strong quake, the disaster zones were strewn with rubble, roads were severely damaged, and operating conditions were complex—compounded by continuous aftershock risks. Every rescue operation carried extremely high hazards, making relief efforts particularly difficult. Under the direction of professional staff, Zoomlion's five excavators and two skid steer loaders were systematically deployed into rescue operations, precisely and safely clearing heavy debris, breaking through collapsed obstacles, opening rescue passages, and assessing hazards. Amid the ruins, vital access routes were continuously restored, providing crucial support for the search and rescue of survivors.
Meanwhile, additional Zoomlion relief teams are still en route to the worst-hit areas. They will actively participate in rescue efforts under local coordination, and service engineers will remain on site to provide full technical support for the rescue equipment, helping local communities weather this difficult time.
