Twenty-eight people were killed and more than 880 injured when a magnitude-6.6 earthquake jolted Izmir on the Turkish Aegean on Friday, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Saturday.
504 PATIENTS HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITALS
At least 831 people were injured in Izmir and in neighboring provinces, five in Manisa, two in Balikesir and 54 in Aydin.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said 381 people are receiving treatment, while 25 were in intensive care and five are undergoing surgeries. He also said 504 patients were discharged from hospitals, having completed treatment and that medical and rescue teams continued to work in Izmir.
At least 470 aftershocks, with 35 more powerful than magnitude-4.0, were recorded, according to AFAD.
At least 100 people were pulled out alive from the debris, Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum told reporters.