19 injured amid panic after Türkiye earthquake


ISTANBUL, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- At least 19 people were injured after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye's western province of Balikesir late Monday, authorities announced on Tuesday.

Health Minister Kemal Memisoglu said on X that the injuries primarily resulted from panic and people jumping from high elevations. He said that 15 of the wounded remain in hospitals for treatment.

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