The Associated Press
written by Selcan Hacaoglu
Thursday October 27, 2011
ERCIS, Turkey (AP) — Turkish officials say the death toll from an earthquake four days ago has gone up to 523.
The prime minister's center for crisis and emergency management said 1,650 people were injured and 185 were rescued from the rubble.
On Thursday, rain and snow compounded difficulties for the thousands rendered homeless in the earthquake.
Turkish authorities are delivering more tents and have accepted offers of aid from other countries.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
ERCIS, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers have pulled out a 19-year-old alive from the rubble of a collapsed building four days after a powerful earthquake hit eastern Turkey.
Television footage on Thursday showed rescue workers freeing the teenager who looked exhausted. He is the first to be pulled out alive since rescuers evacuated a university student and two teachers on Wednesday.
Rain and snow are compounding difficulties for the thousands rendered homeless in the earthquake that killed 481 people and shattered over 2,200 buildings.
Turkish authorities are delivering more tents Thursday and admit initial problems distributing aid.
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