Woman and two young children rescued from rubble of collapsed building in Turkey nine days after devastating earthquake

A WOMAN and two young children were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey nine and a half days after the devastating earthquake.

The survivors were found in the remains of a flattened block in Hatay, Turkey, 228 hours after the natural disasters struck the region last Monday.

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A woman and two young children were rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey nine and a half days after the earthquake[/caption]

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The survivors were found in the remains of a flattened block in Hatay, Turkey[/caption]

More than 41,000 people are now known to have died in Turkey and Syria with the World Health Organisation calling it the worst natural disaster in 100 years.

The Sun Earthquake Appeal, which we launched to support the Red Cross, has now raised over £1 million with readers donating a total £107,499.

The news comes as sick crooks are trying to profit from the devastating earthquake by posting fake appeals on TikTok and Twitter.

Clips that feature faked images are being shared on social media.

To donate, visit redcross.org.uk/sunaid

They are not linked to any official groups and campaigners fear money is going to fraudsters.

Helen Stephenson, chief executive of the Charity Commission urged people to be wary and check a charity, collection or appeal is genuine before donating — such as going to www.gov.uk/checkcharity to view the Charity Register.

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The Sun Earthquake Appeal was launched to support the Red Cross[/caption]

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More than 41,000 people are now known to have died in Turkey and Syria[/caption]