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Death toll from quake in Turkey rises to 4,544: official

Death toll hits 33,000 in Turkey, Syria quake
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The death toll from a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria rose above 6,200 on Tuesday, official data showed, with rescue workers still searching for trapped survivors.

Authorities said 4,544 people have died in Turkey and 1,712 in Syria, bringing the total to 6,256.

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