20+people rescued in Turkey, Zoomlion is on the way

Rhea-AI Summary

On February 6, 2023, two powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquakes struck southeastern Turkey, causing significant casualties and damage. Zoomlion quickly mobilized a rescue team and excavators to Hatay province, one of the worst-hit areas. By February 8, after over 30 hours of continuous work, the team had successfully rescued more than 20 individuals from the debris.

Equipped with electric blankets, emergency supplies, and machinery, Zoomlion's crew faced challenges, including power outages. They used basic tools to create rescue channels, showcasing resilience and dedication in crisis response.

Positive

• Zoomlion's swift response with rescue teams and equipment to the earthquake disaster demonstrates strong corporate social responsibility.
• Successful rescue of over 20 individuals highlights the effectiveness and capability of Zoomlion's machinery and personnel.
• Immediate dispatch of resources, including excavators and supplies, enhances Zoomlion's reputation in emergency response.

Negative

• Challenges faced due to local power failures hindered the use of advanced rescue tools, reflecting potential limitations in operational efficiency.
• The need to manually rescue individuals due to equipment restrictions points to possible inadequacies in disaster-response preparedness.

CHANGSHA, China, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 6, two 7.8-magnitude earthquakes occurred in the southeast of Turkey from 4 am local time, causing heavy casualties and property losses. Knowing this, Zoomlion immediately dispatched a rescue team with excavators to Hatay province, where the disaster was serious.

As one of the first Chinese rescue forces to arrive at the scene, the Zoomlion rescue team has been fighting for more than 30 hours. At Turkish local time 3:00 pm on February 8, Zoomlion's rescue team has helped rescue more than 20 trapped people, and the search and rescue is still in intense progress.

After the earthquakes, according to the company's instructions, Zoomlion Turkey immediately dispatched a rescue team consisting of professional service engineers and operators, who carried electric blankets, emergency medicines, food, and other materials urgently needed in the disaster area, and shipped together the first five excavators, set off to the disaster area Hatay province overnight. They arrived at the scene at around 12:30 local time on February 7, making them one of the first Chinese rescue forces to arrive at the scene of the disaster area.

After arriving at the scene, five excavators of Zoomlion were assigned to different areas for rescue. Collapsed, broken and cracked buildings could be seen everywhere. At the first rescue, they encountered difficulties, due to the local power failure, some professional crushing tools could not be used, in order to ensure the safety of the trapped people, the rescue workers with hammer, awl, shovel and other tools by human dug out a rescue channel, after more than 3 hours, rescued the first trapped person.

"After our rescue team and excavators arrived at the scene, we immediately participated in the rescue of the trapped people in a 6-story collapsed building. So far, we have helped rescue four trapped people and are actively rescuing two sisters," said Mr. Yu Ke, a service engineer of Zoomlion who participated in the on-site rescue.

Another member of the Zoomlion rescue team, Mr. Huang Yunbing, who is a Zoomlion overseas service engineer said the shortage of generators had made it difficult to dismount the shattered house. "There was a little girl, about 15 years old, who impressed me very much. When I got into the rescue tunnel that had been cleared, I saw her under a mattress and a stone slab, with only her head visible and able to move, and she was crying weakly and painfully. After determining that we could use two jacks to lift the stone, we immediately took a jack from the car and borrowed one from a nearby rescue team. We successfully lifted the stone a little higher, and then pulled her out."

The rescue team's efforts gave the trapped people a steady stream of hope for life. At local time in Turkey 3:00 pm on February 8,  after more than 30 hours of continuous fighting, Zoomlion rescue team had rescued more than 20 trapped people from the rubble.

"In addition to the first five excavators, now there are more than 20 Zoomlion excavators involved in the disaster area, we are still under the unified arrangement of local personnel, equipment and other resources, to ensure the smooth progress of rescue work, try to save more trapped people." Zoomlion Turkey subsidiary related responsible person said.

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SOURCE Zoomlion

FAQ

What did Zoomlion do following the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey?

Zoomlion dispatched a rescue team and excavators to Hatay, Turkey, to assist in rescue efforts after the earthquakes on February 6, 2023.

How many people did Zoomlion rescue after the Turkey earthquakes?

As of February 8, 2023, Zoomlion's rescue team successfully rescued more than 20 trapped individuals.

What challenges did the Zoomlion team face during the rescue operation in Turkey?

The Zoomlion team faced challenges such as power outages, which limited the use of advanced tools, necessitating manual rescue efforts.

What equipment did Zoomlion send to Turkey after the earthquake?

Zoomlion sent five excavators along with emergency supplies such as electric blankets and medicine to aid in rescue efforts.