The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria reached over 5,000, Reuters reported.
Since the first 7.8 magnitude quake, the region has seen five major temblors that have toppled entire apartment blocks, wrecking hospitals, and leaving thousands more people injured or homeless.
There are fears that the toll will rise inexorably, with World Health Organization officials estimating up to 20,000 may have died.
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