Dozens pulled from rubble as Turkey quake toll hits 35

BULENT KILIC / AFP

Turkish rescue teams continue to pull survivors from collapsed buildings more than 24 hours after a strong earthquake struck the country's east.

The 6.8-magnitude quake that struck Elazig province was followed by more than 700 aftershocks.

It has left 31 people dead and more than 1,600 people wounded. 

Residents have been told not to return to damaged buildings due to fear of it collapsing.

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