Turkey Earthquake - Death toll 1000? and rising

[Josy]

Some vids of the aftermath from the 7.2 that hit Turkey yesterday, the loss of lives and the structural damage is devastating :(

Edit - Channel 4 reported the death toll was 1000 but the BBC is saying almost 300.

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http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/images/full/2011/10/23/178160-at-epicenter-of-quake.jpg

http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/images/full/2011/10/23/178159-citizens-turned-heroes.jpg

http://img.ibtimes.com/www/data/images/full/2011/10/23/178158-search-still-on.jpg

[LaLaLand]

Omg my sister is going to Turkey tonight on holiday! Is Marmaris or other 'holiday towns' affected?

[Vicky.]

My father in law is going to marmaris next week. Wonder if he will be able to go :/

[Chuck]

I hope Doogle's relatives are all ok. :(

[Josy]

The epicentre was 16km north-east of Van according to the BBC.

[Kerry]

They've just pulled a teen, alive, from the rubble (breaking news on Sky)