Rescuers search through debris after 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey

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At least 500 people have died after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.

This footage shows the aftermath in Diyarbakir where rescue crews were searching through the rubble.

The epicentre of the earthquake was just north of Gaziantep, which is around 90 kilometers away from the Syrian border.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tweeted that “search and rescue teams were immediately dispatched” to the impacted areas.

"We hope that we will get through this disaster together as soon as possible and with the least damage," he added.

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I live in Turkey, I would like to express my endless gratitude to those who pray for us and share our pain, I hope no one will experience this pain.

Nihat-Bjk
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Albania 🇦🇱 is with you! Please stay strong, as someone who experienced such terrible tragedy like this, it's very traumatic. Sending prayers and hope!

addyvisuals
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I hope Turkie will come through this pain and hardship. Love and support from London and Mogadishu

muse
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Le preghiere e le condoglianze al popolo turco 😢dall’Italia.

renzoamato
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Please God help Turkey in these very difficult moments🙏, I am very sad, my heart and my prayers are with the Turkish people in these moments🙏😢

DoniDonii
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Horrible!! I wish Turkey was more like Chillingbourne. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

boris
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I was going to visit turkey for a vacation, I won't now, not now I've learned that so many buildings are not earthquake proof, so dangerous, such a shame. Rest in peace all those who have fallen.😞❤

SophiaWhistles
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You don’t have to warn us about disturbing images…..
We all know they’re going to be disturbing

danbh
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An instant karma for Armenian Genocide ✊️✊️✊️

janicz
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God help May Allah keep all the Muslims in their condition Ameen

syedrehman
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good to see that, i hope EU next like UK and Sweden

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