Scenes of destruction after earthquakes in Greece; victims; soldiers help clean up; King Paul and Crown Prince

In central Greece, a series of earthquakes devastated the Thessaly plain, damaging over 5,000 buildings. Despite the destruction, the death toll and number of injured were lower than a previous disaster. The earthquakes left 31 dead, 170 injured, and 35,000 homeless. King Paul and Crown Prince Constantine toured the affected areas, while cleanup efforts were underway. Greece, declining outside aid, faced another quake in Thessaly, showcasing resilience in the face of disaster.

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