November 15, 2011. Earthquake death toll climbs to 39 in Turkey, rescue work ends
| SOURCE: | Altegrity Risk International |
The death toll from the magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck the city of Van on November 9th reached 39 on November 13th, the day rescue workers ended their search for survivors, local media said. The earthquake destroyed 25 buildings, only two of which were occupied at the time of the earthquake. Rescue workers managed to save 30 people from the wreckage of the two hotels.
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