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...ANKARA, Turkey - (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 rocked eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 14 people, injuring more than 300 and leaving several trapped in the wreckage of toppled buildings, Turkish officials said.
...At least three people were believed to be trapped in a building in the area, where officials said 4 or 5 structures were toppled, including one at least 4 stories high.
...Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Twitter that all measures were being taken to "ensure that the earthquake that occurred in Elazig and was felt in many provinces is overcome with the least amount of loss."
...AFAD said 8 people were killed in Elazig and another 6 in nearby Malatya province.
...At least 315 people were injured in the two provinces, regional officials said.
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