Death Toll in Turkey-Syria Earthquake Crosses 15,000, Rescue Operation Underway

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Published: February 9,2023 12:26 PM
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The death toll in Turkey-Syria Earthquake crossed over 15000 on Thursday and ten thousand people are believed to be injured

February 9, 2023: The death toll in Turkey-Syria Earthquake crossed over 15000 on Thursday and ten thousand people are believed to be injured.



The rescuers are able to rescue several people from the rubble in freezing weather till now.



According to some reports, at least 12,873 people died in Turkey and around 3,162 in Syria from Monday's 7.8-magnitude tremor.



Thousands of buildings collapsed in both the countries after the massive quakes. Rescue operation is still on.



Meanwhile, the sixth planes from India carrying rescue personnel team along with the dog squad and the medical equipment have reached Turkey on Thursday for earthquake relief.