Afghanistan hit by new earthquake

(VOVWORLD) - A new earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.5, occurred in Herat province in western Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least one person and leaving dozens injured, the local government of reported.

Local officials transported 35 injured individuals to the hospital and said the number of casualties might rise.

Afghan disaster response officials are conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage.

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Afghanistan hit by new earthquake

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