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Magnitude-5.7 tremor kills at least 13 in Tanzania

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09-11-2016 14:42 BJT

A magnitude-5.7 earthquake has struck northern Tanzania, killing at least 13 people and leaving 203 injured.

The quake rattled the entire northwestern province of Kagera, and caused significant damage to buildings in its capital Bukoba. As rescue work is underway, AFP reports the regional hospital is overwhelmed and can't handle any more patients.

The Bukoba district commissioner says the situation is calm and under control, and no further injuries are expected. The quake was also felt in the neighboring countries Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and Kenya.

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