Woman Dies as Earthquake Flattens Buildings in Northwestern Turkey
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir province, northwestern Turkey, on Sunday evening, killing an elderly woman and injuring at least 29 others.
The quake, centred in the mountainous town of Sindirgi, caused 16 buildings — mostly derelict — to collapse, along with two mosque minarets. Tremors were felt across several provinces, including Istanbul.
Rescue teams pulled four survivors from the rubble, but authorities have urged residents to avoid damaged structures as aftershocks, including one of magnitude 4.6, continue.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all relevant agencies had been mobilised to assist victims and expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for those affected.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir province, northwestern Turkey, on Sunday evening, killing an elderly woman and injuring at least 29 others.
The quake, centred in the mountainous town of Sindirgi, caused 16 buildings — mostly derelict — to collapse, along with two mosque minarets. Tremors were felt across several provinces, including Istanbul.
Rescue teams pulled four survivors from the rubble, but authorities have urged residents to avoid damaged structures as aftershocks, including one of magnitude 4.6, continue.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all relevant agencies had been mobilised to assist victims and expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for those affected.
Woman Dies as Earthquake Flattens Buildings in Northwestern Turkey
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Balikesir province, northwestern Turkey, on Sunday evening, killing an elderly woman and injuring at least 29 others.
The quake, centred in the mountainous town of Sindirgi, caused 16 buildings — mostly derelict — to collapse, along with two mosque minarets. Tremors were felt across several provinces, including Istanbul.
Rescue teams pulled four survivors from the rubble, but authorities have urged residents to avoid damaged structures as aftershocks, including one of magnitude 4.6, continue.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said all relevant agencies had been mobilised to assist victims and expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for those affected.
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