The new earthquake that occurred in Turkey, on the border with Syria, has caused more deaths. Six bodies have been recovered, state TV Trt confirms, while searches continue under the rubble of some collapsed buildings. There are also hundreds injured, about twenty are in serious condition, said Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.

The quake occurred in the southeastern province of Hatay.

Among the victims there are citizens who, frightened by the tremors, threw themselves from the balconies or were overwhelmed by the crowd caused by the panic.

(Unioneonline/ss)

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