The massive earthquake that shook Turkey and nearby regions in the early hours of Monday, killed at least 17 and injured many, turning buildings into rubble, CNN reported.
Aftershocks followed the quake. There were reports of destroyed buildings in Turkey and Syria, where tremors also were felt. Significant casualties are likely.
Five victims were taken to hospitals with varying levels of injuries. One of the victims succumbed to the injuries at the hospital and was pronounced dead.
According to locals, the incident happened at around 6.30 am on Sunday morning. The deceased was an examinee of the Matriculation and was to appear for the examination this year.
This is an important day marking the 26th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre that took place back in 1997 when the Chinese forces killed and imprisoned thousands of innocent Uyghurs while they were participating in a peaceful demonstration in Ghulja in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR
On Saturday evening, an explosion took place which was caused by the magnetic mine placed in a Toyota 'Hilux' vehicle, Khalid Zadran, Taliban's appointed spokesperson for the Kabul police Command.
A multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Changsha, Hunan, on Saturday, killed 16 people and injured 66 others, eight of whom were seriously injured, according to a statement released by local authorities on Sunday.
The accident took place in Amdalavalasa of Srikakulam district on Saturday evening when a lorry moving from Vijayanagaram to Kasi town rushed towards the workers walking on the road.