Official: Death toll reaches 57 in earthquake in eastern Turkey

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Official: Death toll reaches 57 in earthquake in eastern Turkey

By: Suzan Fraser, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

8/03/2010 9:33 AM

ANKARA, Turkey - An official says the death toll in the strong earthquake that

hit eastern Turkey has reached 57.

A mayor says 57 people have died in the quake that struck six villages in Elazig

province.

The quake struck Elazig at 4:32 a.m. (0232 GMT) and was centred near the village

of Basyurt. It was followed by several aftershocks, including one measuring 5.5.

The quake was felt in the neighbouring provinces of Tunceli, Bingol and

Diyarbakir, where residents fled to the streets in panic and spent the night

outdoors.