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Save the Children advocate on the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

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Publish Date
Tue, 7 Feb 2023, 7:09pm
A baby is rescued from a destroyed building in Malatya, Turkey, following the earthquakes that affected Turkey and neighbouring Syria. Photo / AP
A baby is rescued from a destroyed building in Malatya, Turkey, following the earthquakes that affected Turkey and neighbouring Syria. Photo / AP

Save the Children advocate on the death toll from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 Feb 2023, 7:09pm

Fears countless children may be trapped under rubble after devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

At least 4300 people have died since the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude quake yesterday.

Just over an hour ago, another 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked Central Turkey in one of more than 130 aftershocks.

Well over 5000 buildings have collapsed in Turkey alone.

Save the Children's Jacqui Southey says children separated from their families will need help, including shelter in the freezing conditions, warm clothing and medical care.

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