a few seconds agoThe latest tremors in Turkey, Syria, are being sought under ruins for other stranded persons
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Another strong 6.4-magnitude quake struck Turkey and Syria tonight, while only three minutes later was followed by 5.8 quakes. A large number of health teams and search and rescue were sent to the region after the announcement that buildings were breaking up in some neighbourhoods and that there were people trapped [...]
Another strong 6.4-magnitude quake struck Turkey and Syria tonight, while only three minutes later was followed by 5.8 quakes.
A large number of health teams and rescue search and rescue were sent to the region after the announcement that buildings were falling apart in some neighbourhoods and that there were people trapped under the rubble.
So far, it is being sought for three people who are suspected of being buried, but there are still no official figures.
The focus of this severe earthquake was Hatay's city, and it has had a depth of 60 miles [16.7 km].
“We received several reports due to the earthquake in the city, if we assess, our scans are continuing”, announced city governor Rahmi Doğan, according to TRT Haber.
According to information on the Chairman of Disaster Management and Emergency Management, that precautionary measure has evacuated patients at the state hospital Isaacsander.
Tents were set up in nearby fields to evacuate, while 9 patients in intensive care moved to another hospital.
People have gone out on the streets scared of the swings, but so far it is unknown if there are victims.
Since the February 6th tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria has recorded much inroads, which have been with high magnitudes.
So far, the number of victims is over 46 thousand, while still continuing to search under the rubble to extract more bodies.
