Japanese doctor assisting victims of earthquake in Van died in aftershock

VAN. - The Japanese doctor, rescued from under the rubbles of Bayram Hotel of Van on November 9 died in the hospital. The man remained under ruins for 13 hours, reports Turkish Posta.

A 5.6 point aftershock was registered in Van on November 9 with the epicenter 10 kilometers away from the city. Eight people died, another 27 were rescued from ruins.

Tremors were registered in Van on November 9 as well. The death toll reached seven people.