The death toll as a result of the earthquake increased to 248 in Syria, while 700 people were injured, a senior Health Ministry official told Sputnik agency on Monday.
Earlier reports indicated that 237 people were killed and 639 were injured.
“According to new data, 248 people became victims of the earthquake, and 700 were injured,” the official said.
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