The death toll rises to at least 41 after twin avalanches in Turkey
The avalanches took place on Tuesday and Wednesday near the Van-Bahcesaray highway in Turkey's Van province.The second avalanche, which hit around midday Wednesday, killed dozens of rescuers who were responding to the first snowslide, according to Turkish state media TRT. Turkey prosecutors summon pilots after plane skids and snaps into three piecesA team of 180 search and rescue workers has since been deployed to the scene, along with medical units and ambulances, AFAD said Thursday.
"Two mobile base stations have been brought in to prevent communication disruptions," AFAD added.Read MoreOn Tuesday, the first avalanche hit a stretch of mountain road, pummeling a minibus and snow-clearing vehicle, killing five people and injuring eight.Agency images on Tuesday night showed vehicles upturned in the snow as rescuers worked in the darkness in search of survivors.
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