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What is a death toll?
A death toll is the total number of people who have died in a particular incident, such as a disaster, accident, or conflict. In this story, officials anticipate the death toll will rise, meaning more fatalities are expected to be confirmed. This often happens in major incidents as rescue efforts continue and the full extent of the damage becomes clear.
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