Death toll rises above 9,500 in Turkey, Syria quake

Death toll rises above 9,500 in Turkey, Syria quake
Wednesday 8 February 2023 - 10:45

The death toll from a massive quake that struck Turkey and Syria rose to more than 9,500 on Wednesday, official data showed, with rescuers racing to reach trapped survivors for a third day.

Officials and medics said 6,957 people had died in Turkey and 2,547 in Syria, bringing the total to 9,504.

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