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200 killed in Turkey earthquake
More than 200 people have been killed in an earthquake in Turkey and the death toll is expected to rise.
Thee 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s eastern Van region yesterday.
Tens of thousands have been left homeless and are now sleeping outside in freezing conditions.
Scientists recorded more than 100 aftershocks within 10 hours of the quake, one with a magnitude of 6.0.
Rescuers worked overnight trying to find survivors, but some fear the number of dead could rise to 1000.
Foreign secretary William Hague offered British help and sent his deepest condolences to the friends and loved ones of those who have died or been affected.
by Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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