Turkey earthquake kills at least 22

Addis Ababa, January 25, 2020 (FBC) -At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey.

The magnitude-6.8 quake, centred on the town of Sivrice in Elazig province, caused buildings to collapse and sent residents rushing into the street.

Thirty-nine people have been pulled from the wreckage, with more than 20 feared to remain trapped, rescuers say.

Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Syria, Lebanon and Iran.

Earthquakes are common in Turkey – about 17,000 people died in a quake in the western city of Izmit in 1999.

Source: BBC