At Least 11 More Killed by Aftershock in Afghanistan
A strong aftershock rattled earthquake-stricken northeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing at least 11 more people, leveling more villages and isolating victims from relief workers struggling to reach the snowbound region.
Snow blanketed the only nearby airstrip, canceling relief flights and slowing relief convoys after a magnitude 6.1 quake on Feb. 4.
U.N. trucks carrying thousands of pounds of blankets, plastic sheeting and biscuits struggled to navigate damaged roads.
Rescuers on donkeys and in jeeps first reached the area Monday with small amounts of desperately needed aid.
Afghan officials have put the death toll at about 5,000.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to India said Tuesday’s aftershock killed at least 11 more people.
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