
(CNN) — The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria is now at least 12,049 people, according to authorities.
The total number of deaths in Syria climbs to 2,992, including 1,730 in rebel-held areas in the northwest, according to the White Helmets, a volunteer organization. At least 1,262 deaths are in government-controlled parts of Syria, according to Syrian state media.
The total number of people killed in Turkey now stands at least 9,057 with 52,979 others reported injured, according to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The total number of injured people in Syria across all affected territories rose to 5,108, in both rebel and government-held areas.
At least 58,087 people have been injured in both Syria and Turkey, according to figures from the Turkish government, the White Helmets and Syrian state media.














