Source: AP http://www.theaustralian.com.au/ THE death toll from a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey is expected to rise from 138 people, as rescuers reach outlying areas. Tens of thousands fled into the streets running, screaming or trying to reach relatives on [...]
As many as 1,000 people are feared to have died yesterday following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey’s eastern Van province. According to the US Geological Survey the quake struck at lunchtime, causing widespread panic. Television images showed people [...]
USA TODAY http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2011-10-23/turkey-earthquake/50880238/1 Tens of thousands fled into the streets running, screaming or trying to reach relatives on cell phones as apartment and office buildings cracked or collapsed. As the full extent of the damage became clear, survivors dug in [...]
BBC reporter David O’Byrne: “There are people trapped under the rubble” A strong quake has shattered buildings near the Turkish city of Van, killing at least 138 people and trapping an unknown number under rubble. Casualties are reported to [...]
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