BBC reports from scene as Afghanistan earthquake rescue mission gets under way
Summary
A strong earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of at least 800 people. Helicopters are being used in rescue operations to reach people trapped in hard-to-access areas.Key Facts
- A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan.
- At least 800 people have died due to the earthquake.
- The United Nations' humanitarian agency reported these statistics.
- Helicopters are deployed to assist in rescue missions.
- The affected regions are difficult to reach, necessitating air support.
- The BBC is reporting from the scene of the disaster.
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