783 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake: new toll

783 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake: new toll
AFP
Monday 6 February 2023 - 16:11

At least 783 people were killed across Syria after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Turkey before dawn on Monday, the government and rescue workers said.

The official news agency SANA, citing the health ministry, said at least 339 people were killed and 1,089 injured in government-controlled areas of the war-torn country. The White Helmets rescue group said at least 221 were killed and 419 injured in rebel-held areas.

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