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DEAD AND HUNDREDS INJURED IN TURKEY - inc video clips

 Filenews 31 October 2020



Battle over the rubble of the buildings of Izmir that collapsed like cards give the rescue crews, after the powerful earthquake of 6.7 degrees on the Richter scale in the Aegean.

Special forces officers are at the scene, and specially trained dogs have been recruited to identify survivors. Residents are also involved in the efforts, trying to open up passageways for the rescue. Others burst into tears in agony for their own people. Information says at least 40 people have been trapped in a single building and, according to the governor of Izmir, at least 70 people have been released.

The operation continues in about 17 buildings that either collapsed or were severely damaged.

The Turkish Red Crescent with 48 members and 16 vehicles also participates in the operations.

"The ground retreated from my feet like a carpet"

Mazlum Vesek, a journalist for Izmir's local Ege Telgraf newspaper, said he visited a hospital emergency department and saw dozens injured.

He even described what happened at the time of the earthquake, saying characteristically that it was as if "the ground receded under his feet like a carpet." Shock is caused by the images coming from Turkey. Terror with missing and injured

Many are trapped in the rubble, Turkish environment minister says

The earthquake lasted 15 seconds and was particularly felt in neighbouring cities such as Istanbul, turkish media report. Immediately after the earthquake, izmir city council secretary general Buğra Gökçe told the Turkish network "NTV" that some houses in Izmir have been completely destroyed. For the Turkish Environment Minister, Murat Kurum, many are trapped in the ruins.

According to local reports, mainly buildings in the bornova and Bayrakli neighborhoods were affected.

Regional governor Izmir said about 20 buildings had been severely damaged, while Yavuz city governor Selim Kesger was reassuring, noting that there were no reports of loss of life.

Erdogan's first message since the Izmir disaster

The Turkish president wishes strength and strength to his fellow citizens who were tested by the earthquake in Izmir.

The absolute nightmare experienced by the residents of Izmir at noon on Friday, as the powerful earthquake that occurred in Samos, shook the area for good, causing buildings to collapse and there are fears of dead people.

The Turkish president wishes strength and strength to his fellow citizens who were tested by the earthquake in Izmir.

Tayyip Erdogan promises help by all possible means and says all necessary by the state apparatus has been launched.

According to Turkish media, 20 buildings have collapsed.

So far there are no reports of casualties, but the images from the videos can be seen that a tragedy is under way in the area.

The process of unblocking people who may be under the rubble has already begun in the Bayrak area.

Looks like the damage is much greater than estimated in the first moments after the earthquake.

See the shocking moment a building collapses like a paper tower

Video after the 6.7 Richter earthquake shows clouds of dust over Izmir, while buildings have collapsed in the districts of Bouja and Bairak.

Shocking are the images that come and show buildings collapsing like cards.

According to Turkish media, 20 buildings have collapsed.

The video shows a shot of an eight-story apartment building collapsing leaving behind a cloud of smoke.

That's where they say there are dead.

Other videos show rescues of people and agonizing efforts to find themselves alive.

The sea came ashore and in Izmir - Rushing waters through the city

A mini tsunami occurred in Izmir after the strong earthquake of 6.7 Richter off Samos.

It particularly shook Izmir, Balikeshire, Aidinio and was also felt in Istanbul.

Buildings have collapsed in the districts of Bouja and Bairak, while in Seferihisar, a town near Izmir, sea levels have risen alarmingly.

Η σεισμική δόνηση ήταν τόσο ισχυρή που «τράβηξε» τα πλοία που βρίσκονταν στο λιμάνι του Σεφερίχισαρ προς τα μέσα.

The water reportedly swept tables and cars and various other items from the beach.

There is panic in Izmir at the moment. Efforts have been launched to locate people from inside the collapsed buildings.

Video at the time of the earthquake – How a young Turk reacts

Shocking is a video from Turkey at the time of the earthquake. A young man plays a game when the Earth vibrates. At that moment he's looking to see what's going on and panicking he's leaving. The video shows how the position the young man was sitting in was moving and how big the earthquake was.

Source: news.in.gr

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