Teenage girl, 14, dies in turkey earthquake as people 'jump from buildings'

AN EARTHQUAKE HIT THE TURKEY/GREECE REGION IN THE EARLY HOURS OF JUNE 3 PAIGE INGRAM Multimedia Journalist 09:00, 03 Jun 2025Updated 09:00, 03 Jun 2025 A 14-year-old girl has died after an

earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Turkey in the early hours of this morning. Turkey's disaster control authority said the quake occurred at 2.17 this morning. Tremors

were also felt in neighbouring regions, including the Greek island of Rhodes where many people were woken from their sleep. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre

(EMSC) a further earthquake measuring a magnitude of 6.2 also hit Rhodes this morning (June 3). Holidaymakers posted reports on social media that hotel rooms were 'violently swaying and

shaking' during the tremors. Marmaris governor Idris Akbiyik confirmed that 69 people were injured after jumping from heights due to panic and tragically, a 14-year-old girl has died,

the Mirror reports. Translation of a post shared by Idris Akbiyik reads: "During the earthquake in Fethiye, our 14-year-old daughter, Afranur Günlü, was taken to hospital due to a

panic attack, but unfortunately lost her life despite all interventions. In Muğla and its districts, 14 of our 69 citizens who jumped from heights due to panic were treated on site. "8

people were treated and discharged on an outpatient basis. The examinations and treatments of 46 of our citizens continue in the emergency room. "I wish God's mercy upon our

deceased Afranur child and offer my condolences to his family. I offer my best wishes to our citizens affected by the earthquake. May God protect our country and our nation from

disasters." Article continues below Turkey lies on major earth fault lines, which means earthquakes occur regularly in the region. In 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 killed

more than 53,000 people. Hundreds of thousands of buildings were destroyed or damaged. Following the quake in Rhodes this morning, TUI has contacted British tourists holidaying there to

state: "We would like to inform you that an earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located approximately 18 kilometres from

Rhodes, at a depth of 68 kilometres (42 miles). "Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. At this time, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries. As a

precaution, please remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials. "Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured

that we will contact you directly with further guidance. Your safety and well-being are our top priority." The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which gives travel

advice to help British nationals make informed decisions ahead of making a trip, has yet to issue any warnings for Brits traveling to Rhodes or Turkey. OUR CHRONICLELIVE DAILY NEWSLETTER IS

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