An avalanche in Turkey: the death toll has risen to 41
KIEV. 6 Feb. UNN. The death toll of an avalanche in Eastern Turkey on Thursday rose to 41. It is reported by UNN with reference to the AP.
“The number of deaths due to avalanches in Eastern Turkey rose on Thursday to 41. The Turkish Directorate of disaster and emergency situations reported that rescue teams with search dogs examined the territory of the avalanche in search of bodies”, – reported in the media.
It is noted that another 84 people were injured, and 47 people were hospitalized, 6 in critical care.
Stated that among the victims were 11 military police officers, nine security guards and two firefighters.
We will remind, earlier UNN reported 38 deaths due to avalanches in Turkey.