Turkey continues to clean up after a deadly earthquake. Rescuers from all over the world arrived in the country to help remove the rubble.
However, the danger is fraught with them. Consequently, the ruins of a house collapsed on rescuers in Khatai.
The moment of the collapse was caught on video
The ADAK disaster search and rescue team carried out rescue work in the ruins of the house. Probably due to a safety violation, the remains of the building collapsed on them.
A house collapsed on the rescuers: watch the video
It is known that the rescue team arrived from the western parts of Turkey. Emergency workers worked for 5 days, dismantling the ruins of this house.
Fortunately, the rescuer, who was under the rubble, was rescued by his colleagues. Rescue officer Batuhan Tügen is healthy and continues rescue work.
Earthquake in Turkey: latest news
- As of the morning of February 11 The number of victims due to earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has already exceeded 23,000.
- Official figures indicate that at least 23,700 people have died. Of these, 3,500 are in Syria and 20,200 in Turkey. However, rescue and search work continues, so, unfortunately, the number of deaths may still increase.
- Rescuers managed to release the Ukrainian woman, as well as her 4-year-old son. Fortunately, the life of Elena and her son is no longer in danger. According to doctors, they are in a satisfactory condition.
- Many countries of the world are helping to eliminate the consequences of the terrible earthquakes that shook Turkey in February. Ukrainian rescuers also arrived in Turkey and are helping to clear the rubble. Our heroes work in Hatay province. A tent city was set up there.