Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll passes 21,000 as first aid convoy enters north-west Syria
by Peter Beaumont from World news | The Guardian on (#68PB1)
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The first convoy of humanitarian assistance for victims of Monday's earthquake has crossed into north-west Syria, as the death toll in Turkey and Syria climbed to more than 21,000 amid fading hopes of finding survivors under rubble in freezing weather.
Six trucks passed through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing from Turkey carrying tents and hygiene products, as Turkey said it was working to open two more border crossings with Syria to allow in more humanitarian aid.
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