As the rescuers continued to scramble the rubble, the death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has risen to more than 8,700.
As per media reports, At least 6,234 people have died in Turkey, while at least 2,530 have been killed in Syria.
More than 12,000 Turkish search-and-rescue personnel are working in the affected areas, along with 9,000 troops.
Also, more than 70 countries have offered rescue teams and other aid.
