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Kristy Dawson

Elswick councillor spends five days helping those in need in Turkey after earthquake kills thousands

A councillor who travelled to Turkey after thousands of people were killed in an earthquake has described the scene as "heart-breaking" and like an "apocalyptic movie".

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Turkey and Syria on February 6, destroying buildings and leaving people trapped under rubble.

Former Newcastle United player Christian Atsu was reported as missing within hours of the disaster. The 31-year-old, who played for Turkish side Hatayspor, was sadly confirmed dead 12 days later.

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