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Dozens Injured After Earthquake in Southeast Turkey

by Associated Press

   ISTANBUL --

   Turkish officials say dozens were slightly injured after an earthquake
   in southeastern Turkey,

   The earthquake struck Samsat village in the s province of Adiyaman
   early Tuesday at 3.34 a.m. local time. The U.S. Geological Survey said
   the quake had a magnitude of 5.2 at 10 kilometers deep.

   Turkey's health minister said of those injured, 35 were still receiving
   treatment, according to official Anadolu news agency. The regional
   governor said the injuries were caused as people fled their homes in
   panic.

   Anadolu quoted victim Zeynep Berk whose house collapsed on her and four
   others. Neighbors rescued the family and attempts to recover their 150
   animals continue.

   The quake was felt in neighboring provinces. Turkey's Kandilli
   Earthquake Monitoring Center recorded at least 13 aftershocks.