Social media videos show patients in overcrowded hospitals, as over 1,600 people have been hospitalised in eastern Turkey after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. At least 36 people have died. Most of the injured were in Elazig province, the epicentre of the earthquake. 3,699 search and rescue personnel have been deployed. Fifteen aftershocks have been felt in the wake, with the strongest registering at 5.4. ‘All relevant departments are taking measures to ensure the safety of citizens following the earthquake’, said President Erdoğan.
Turkey earthquake: 1,600+ hospitalised, dozens dead
Written by David Fletcher 30 Jan 2020Additional Info
- Pray: for health and environment ministers investigating damaged structures; pray also for the healing of those in hospital or in temporary accommodation. (Psalm 71:20a)
- More: edition.cnn.com/2020/01/25/europe/turkey-earthquake-intl/index.html
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