Deadly earthquake strikes eastern Turkey
Magnitude
6.8 quake rocks eastern province of Elazig killing at least 22 people and
injuring more than 1000.
Rescue workers raced against time
Saturday to find survivors under the rubble after a powerful earthquake claimed
22 lives and left more than 1,000 injured in eastern Turkey. 
The magnitude 6.8 quake struck on Friday
evening, with its epic center in the small lakeside town of Service in Elazig
province, and was felt in neighboring countries.
Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said 39
people have been rescued alive from collapsed buildings in Elazig province,
with a further 22 people estimated to be trapped under the rubble. He said the
death toll had risen to 22.
earthquake strikes eastern Turkey
Reviewed by Muhammad Umar
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January 26, 2020
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Reviewed by Muhammad Umar
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January 26, 2020
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