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Turkey earthquake: British rescue crews join search for survivors

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Turkey earthquake: British rescue crews join search for survivors

A British rescue crew have joined the volunteers working tirelessly to rescue as many survivors as possible in Turkey.

The death toll has soared to at least 15,000 people, with sub-freezing temperatures working against rescue missions.

Turkey and Syria have been left in devastation after two powerful earthquakes struck on Monday, 6 February.

Around 70 members of the UK International Search and Rescue Team have now joined crews from more than 20 other countries.

This video shows the crew's efforts in Antakya.

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