Four dead, 120 injured in Turkey earthquake

Four people were killed and 120 injured Friday in Turkey when a powerful earthquake struck the country’s western coast and parts of Greece, the Turkish health minister said.

İzmir’deki depremde ne yazık ki 4 vatandaşımız hayatını kaybetti. Toplamda 120 vatandaşımız depremden etkilendi. 38 ambulansımız, 35 UMKE ekibimiz ve 2 ambulans helikopterimiz olay yerinde. Tüm desteğimizle İzmir halkının yanındayız. Başımız sağ olsun.

— Dr. Fahrettin Koca (@drfahrettinkoca) October 30, 2020

Which translates to:

“Unfortunately, 4 of our citizens lost their lives in the earthquake in Izmir. In total, 120 citizens were affected by the earthquake. Our 38 ambulances, 35 UMKE team and 2 ambulance helicopters are at the scene. We stand by the people of Izmir with all our support. Sorry for your loss.”

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