On the morning of October 7, a powerful magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck near Quetta in Balochistan, Pakistan. The tremors resulted in the tragic loss of over 20 lives and injured more than 300 people. The Harnai district, located east of Quetta, witnessed most of the casualties as several houses collapsed during the quake. Rescue operations are currently underway, with Pakistan's military deploying helicopters and engineers to assist in searching for and evacuating the wounded. The community is coming together in this critical time, showcasing resilience and solidarity.
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Over 20 people killed and 300 injured in Pakistan earthquake
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