The 7.2 magnitude earthquake, which struck on Sunday in eastern Van city, collapsed a seven-storey building in one of the central areas in the city.
Rescuers have recovered seven bodies from the building as efforts continued overnight but 15 to 20 people are still believed to be trapped inside.
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The confirmed death toll from the powerful earthquake in Van province stands at 279, with another 1300 injured.
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