2023 Turkey earthquake: At least 3 US citizens killed, State Department confirms

At least three Americans have died in the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria this week, the State Department confirmed on Wednesday.

“We can confirm reports of at least three US citizens killed in southeast Turkey,” they said. “Our staff in Turkey and here in the United States are working tirelessly to provide consular assistance to these victims and their families.”

US officials said they are working closely with local authorities and other partner organizations to help all US citizens in affected areas.

“We express our sincere condolences to the victims and the families of all the victims,” the department added.

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The identity of the Americans has not yet been disclosed.

More than 11,000 people are reported dead and tens of thousands injured in the devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday.

Thousands of buildings have collapsed in the two countries, and aid agencies are warning of “catastrophic” consequences in northwestern Syria, where millions of vulnerable and displaced people have already relied on humanitarian aid.

Massive rescue efforts are currently underway and the global community is offering assistance for search and recovery operations. Meanwhile, agencies have warned that the death toll from the disaster could rise significantly.

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