Russian tourists were not injured because of the earthquake in Turkey
ANKARA, 21 Jul — RIA Novosti, Fedor Smirnov. Tourists from Russia, according to preliminary data, was not injured in the earthquake in southwest Turkey, part of them were withdrawn from the hotels, told RIA Novosti on Friday the representative of the Consulate General of Russia in Antalya.
“We have several cases of Russian tourists who were withdrawn from the hotels. Now they are on the street. According to the information that we have now, the victims among the Russians there,” — said the Agency interlocutor.
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Earlier, Turkish media reported that an earthquake with magnitude of 6.3 occurred at 01.31 (same as GMT). It was felt throughout the Turkish coast of the Aegean sea, but it was the most powerful in the area of Bodrum and Datca, Mugla province.
The earthquake has not led, according to preliminary data, to serious damage, said the Governor of the province of Esenguly Civelek.