BBC Reports as Afghanistan Earthquake Rescue Mission Gets Underway
The BBC reports as rescue operations get underway after a large earthquake hits Afghanistan, killing at least 800. The UN's humanitarian agency reports the 6.0 magnitude quake has caused casualties amid difficult to access regions.
Deadly Impact
The earthquake has hampered rescue operations with many trapped in the rubble. Helicopters have been deployed to reach those impacted in the hardest-hit areas.
Impending Weather
Rescue workers are facing impending winter conditions in the mountainous region, making survival for those impacted even more precarious.
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