Earthquake kills nine in Turkey, injures dozens in Iran
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(Worthy News) – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran on Sunday killed nine people, including children, in neighboring Turkey and injured dozens on both sides of the border, authorities said.
Ambulances and teams of medics rushed to the scene after the quake left homes in piles of rubble in eastern Turkey, picking through the wreckage for survivors while nearby schools were also reported damaged.
Turkish officials said four children were among the nine dead, and Iran reported more than 65 people injured, including 39 who were hospitalized. [ Source: Times of Israel (Read More…) ]
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