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Turkish officials and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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Turkish officials and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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Turkish rescue and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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People look at a collapsed building in Elazig city centre in the eastern Turkey on Friday AP
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The earthquake was powerful enough to damage buildings severely. Reuters
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Rescuers work on a collapsed building in Elazig province. Reuters
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The powerful earthquake caused buildings to collapse and sent panicked residents rushing into the street. AFP
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Turkey sits on major faultlines and earthquakes are relatively common. Reuters
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Rescue workers search on a collapsed building after an earthquake in Elazig. Reuters
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Rescue workers on a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck Sivrice town in Elazig province, eastern Turkey. AP
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Turkish officials and police try to keep warm at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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Turkish officials and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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Turkish officials and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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Turkish rescue and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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People look at a collapsed building in Elazig city centre in the eastern Turkey on Friday AP
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The earthquake was powerful enough to damage buildings severely. Reuters
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Rescuers work on a collapsed building in Elazig province. Reuters
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The powerful earthquake caused buildings to collapse and sent panicked residents rushing into the street. AFP
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Turkey sits on major faultlines and earthquakes are relatively common. Reuters
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Rescue workers search on a collapsed building after an earthquake in Elazig. Reuters
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Rescue workers on a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck Sivrice town in Elazig province, eastern Turkey. AP
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Turkish officials and police try to keep warm at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
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Turkish officials and police work at the scene of a collapsed building following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Elazig, eastern Turkey. AFP
At least 29 dead after powerful earthquake hits Turkey
More than 1,243 people were injured in the magnitude 6.9 quake, which was also felt in neighbouring countries
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