TWELVE DEAD IN NORTHERN TURKEY LANDSLIDES
Baku, August 27 (AZERTAC). At least 12 people have died in landslides in northern Turkey after torrential rain, officials say.
At least one other person is reported to be missing after rains which began on Thursday triggered landslides in the town of Gundogdu in the Black Sea province of Rize.
Emergency crews have evacuated dozens of people who were trapped in their homes.
Landslides are common on Turkey`s Black Sea coast.
Officials said at least seven people with injuries were rescued.
Buildings, homes and vehicles were buried and communications were cut across the affected area. Several roads were shut down.
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