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Earthquake in Turkey: 941 buildings have collapsed in the city of Kahramanmaras alone

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This figure does not include the buildings that were damaged but only the buildings that completely collapsed in the city

The destruction in the city of Kahramanmara in Turkey is almost complete. According to Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, 941 buildings have been completely destroyed in the city of Kahramanmaras alone, after the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the area on Monday.

Soilou said this figure does not include the buildings that were damaged but only the buildings that completely collapsed in the city.

According to the Turkish government, an estimated 3,450 buildings have collapsed.

The deadly earthquake also damaged a section of road in the Kahramanmaras area, resulting in delays in providing aid to those affected.

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