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Turkey and Syria earthquake: the race to find survivors

Rescue teams continue to desperately search for survivors in freezing conditions after huge earthquakes two days ago in Turkey and Syria. More than 7,800 people have been killed.

Two days since the huge earthquakes in both Turkey and Syria, rescue teams continue to desperately search for survivors. Time is running out to find survivors under the rubble. More than 8,000 people have been killed, but there are warnings the death toll could continue to surge.

The UN has a stark warning - the flow of vital aid to Syria is being disrupted because of damaged roads

And the American president has called for national unity, among other things - in his annual State of the Union address.

50 minutes

Broadcast

  • Wed 8 Feb 202306:06GMT