In photos: Rescue work underway in Mexico after earthquake kills 217
The earthquake, which measured 7.1 on the Richter Scale, flattened buildings and crushed cars.

At least 217 people died on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake hit central Mexico. The earthquake, which measured 7.1 on the Richter Scale, flattened buildings and crushed cars. In one instance, a school building collapsed in Mexico City killing at least 20 children.
Here is a look at some of the devastation caused by the the earthquake:
![Rescuers, policemen and firefighters remove debris of a collapsed building in Mexico City in search of survivors. [Photo credit: AFP]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-bkzgqoquey-1505909908.jpg)
![A crushed car after an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale hit in Mexico City. [Photo credit: AFP]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-shuehbojsz-1505910054.jpg)
![Rescuers help an injured woman in Mexico City. [Photo credit: AFP]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-kktbqchtbi-1505910180.jpg)
![Rescue workers at Rebsamen school in Mexico City, where 20 children were killed after the building collapsed. [Photo credit: AFP]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-frjkeljlcc-1505910237.jpg)
![Volunteers and aid workers treat people for injuries after an earthquake struck Mexico City. [Photo credit: Reuters]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-ymvljzxyvu-1505910329.jpg)
![People react after a huge earthquake struck Mexico City, killing at least 217. [Photo credit: Reuters]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-nztjryinvo-1505910462.jpg)
![Policemen and volunteers at work after the earthquake in Mexico City. [Photo credit: AFP]](https://sc0.blr1.digitaloceanspaces.com/inline/851319-srlouvgbwc-1505910528.jpg)