Earthquake hits parts of Greece, Turkey; over 100 injured in Kos island

Earthquake hits parts of Greece, Turkey; over 100 injured in Kos island

FP Staff • July 21, 2017, 15:07:47 IST

Dozens more were injured in Greece and Turkey when a magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook the popular summer resort holiday destinations

At least two people were killed and over 100 injured on Friday when the Greek island of Kos was shaken by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake. AP

Emergency services said several people were injured in the Turkish city of Bodrum as they tried to flee the quake. AP

Reports said several buildings were evacuated after cracks appeared. AP

Hotels were flooded in Greek and Turkish holiday resorts as the earthquake ripped through the Aegean Sea. AP

Rescue workers are reportedly scouring the rubble of collapsed roofs and facades to rescue victims. AP

The Kos island was nearest to the epicenter of the quake and was worst hit. AP

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