(PLO)- At least 521 people were killed and more than 2,000 injured following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on the morning of February 6.
News agency A LOT Citing a Syrian Health Ministry official, at least 237 people were killed and 639 others injured in Syria following a strong earthquake struck southern Turkey early on the morning of February 6. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said at least 284 people in the country had been killed and more than 2,300 others injured.
Thus, up to now, at least 521 people have died in the earthquake CNN news.
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The strong earthquake caused many buildings to collapse completely. Source: AP |
The Syrian Defense Ministry said it is “mobilizing all units and organizations in the provinces to provide immediate aid and emergency assistance to the people affected by the earthquake. assist in finding those trapped under the rubble and treating the injured.”
The Syrian American Medical Association (SAMS) said its hospitals in Syria were “overcrowded as patients filled the corridors” following the quake.
Earlier, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) appealed to the international community for help following the earthquake. The agency said it needed help from the international community “in the area of urban search and rescue”.
In response to the above call, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant said Israel was preparing emergency aid to Turkey.
“The security forces are ready to provide any help. The Israeli security system has many years of experience in dealing with disasters and in saving lives,” said Mr. Galant.
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Rescuers rescue victims from a collapsed house in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK |
In a separate statement, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen expressed “deep grief” for the Turkish people.
“On behalf of the State of Israel, I would like to express my deep sorrow to the Turkish people for the serious earthquake that has just occurred,” the Israeli foreign minister said.
The quake had a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale and was one of the strongest earthquakes in Turkey in more than 100 years.
The Turkish vice president said more than 1,700 buildings in 10 Turkish cities had been damaged.
7.8 magnitude earthquake: Turkey asks for international help
(PLO)- Turkey asked for international help as casualties and damage from a 7.8-magnitude earthquake continued to increase.
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