Turkey: Moment journalist abandons live broadcast to carry girl to safety after earthquake

A journalist abandoned a live broadcast in Turkey to help a young girl to safety following a deadly earthquake.

Yuksel Akalan, a reporter from A News, was live from the streets of Malatya when a shockwave struck.

In broadcast footage, the sound of buildings collapsing can be heard in the background.

Akalan then rushes to the aid of a woman and young girl who can be seen walking over rubble.

Across Turkey and Syria, at least 5,100 people have died after an earthquake hit on Monday, 6 February.

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