"One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes has killed more than 800 people and injured at least 2,800, authorities say as they warn that the death toll could rise. Helicopters ferried the wounded to hospital on Monday in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar as officials combed the rubble for survivors after a magnitude 6.1 tremor hit just before midnight on Sunday."
"Ministry of Interior Affairs spokesperson Abdul Maten Qanee told the Reuters news agency that rescue teams had been mobilised to accelerate assistance, so that comprehensive and full support can be provided. The Ministry of Defence said it has flown 30 doctors and 800kg (1,764lb) of medical supplies into Kunar to support hospitals dealing with the aftermath of the disaster. At least 40 flights have carried away 420 wounded and dead citizens, the ministry added."
A magnitude 6.1 tremor struck just before midnight, devastating homes in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces and collapsing buildings. At least 812 people have died and more than 2,800 were injured, with warnings that the toll could rise. Helicopters and at least 40 flights evacuated hundreds of wounded and recovered the dead, while 30 doctors and 800kg of medical supplies were flown into Kunar. Rescue teams are combing rubble and mobilising assistance amid stretched resources, poverty, reduced humanitarian aid, and refugee pushback. Survivor accounts describe being trapped for hours under fallen roofs and extensive family losses.
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