Collections are under way across the south of England to help people in Turkey and Syria.
By Maria Zaccaro & Emily HudsonCommunities from across the south of England are rallying together to offer help to those affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
More than 5,000 people have been killed in the 7.8 magnitude quake that hit both countries on Monday.Nine firefighters from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have also been deployed to Turkey.Resident Mel Bulbul is one of the many who turned up at Meyrick Park Cafe in Bournemouth on Tuesday morningResidents have been asked to donate blankets, food, sanitary products and clothes for people of all ages.
All items will be collected by 15:00 GMT on Tuesday before being transported to Turkey on a cargo flight. Elsewhere in Dorset, Sherborne Abbey Primary School will run a non-uniform day on Friday, asking each child to donate 50p.The funds raised will be sent to the Red Cross to support those affected by the earthquake.
International NGO Khalsa Aid, which has an office in Slough, Berkshire, has confirmed it will be dispatching a team from the UK and one from Iraq to help provide food and water.The quake struck at 04:17 on MondayA second quake - triggered by the first - had a magnitude of 7.5, and its epicentre was in the Elbistan district of Kahramanmaras province.
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