Powerful Earthquake Kills At Least 50 In Turkey

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AFP news agency
March 08, 2010

A powerful earthquake struck a mountainous area of eastern Turkey on Monday, killing at least 57 and injuring dozens more.

Strong quake kills at least 57 in Turkey

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Rescue efforts in quake-hit Turkey

AlJazeeraEnglish
March 08, 2010

Emergency personnel are scrambling to rescue people trapped under rubble in Turkey after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern province of Elazig.

The initial quake was followed by more than 20 aftershocks, killing scores and destroying buildings across numerous towns in the region.

Al Jazeera’s Tarek Bazley reports from Elazig.

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One thought on “Powerful Earthquake Kills At Least 50 In Turkey

  1. It’s sad the amount of lives are lost to earthquakes in Turkey. Unfortunately the country runs across several fault lines.

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