Turkey: Death toll increases after earthquake

According to the latest reports, 217 people died while 714 were injured in the strong earthquake that hit easter Turkey on Sunday.

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Monday, 24.10.2011.

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According to the latest reports, 217 people died while 714 were injured in the strong earthquake that hit easter Turkey on Sunday. The authorities fear that the number of victims could be significantly higher. Turkey: Death toll increases after earthquake Some put the likely figure at between 500 and 1,000. The quake measured 7.3 degrees on the Richter scale, destroying buildings, roads, and infrastructure. The Turkish authorities said that 80 multi-storey buildings had collapsed, while people were trapped under the debris. Some 1,274 rescue crews are taking part in the effort to help those afflicted. Serbian officials have sent their condolences to the Turkish counterparts, offering assistance in the rescue operations. At the same time, the Serbian embassy in Ankara said they had no information that there were any Serbians among the victims of the earthquake. (Beta)

Turkey: Death toll increases after earthquake

Some put the likely figure at between 500 and 1,000.

The quake measured 7.3 degrees on the Richter scale, destroying buildings, roads, and infrastructure.

The Turkish authorities said that 80 multi-storey buildings had collapsed, while people were trapped under the debris.

Some 1,274 rescue crews are taking part in the effort to help those afflicted.

Serbian officials have sent their condolences to the Turkish counterparts, offering assistance in the rescue operations.

At the same time, the Serbian embassy in Ankara said they had no information that there were any Serbians among the victims of the earthquake.

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