At least 155 killed in strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan

At least 155 people were killed in a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern parts of Afghanistan on Wednesday.

At least 155 killed in earthquake in eastern Afghanistan

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday. (representative image)

At least 155 people were killed in an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

Information about the magnitude of the 6 earthquake that struck Paktika province is scarce.

The state-run Bakhtar news agency elaborated and said rescue teams were arriving by helicopter.