Two Iranian quakes kill almost 300

Overcrowded hospitals in northwest Iran struggled to cope with earthquake victims yesterday as rescuers raced to reach remote villages after two quakes killed nearly 300 people and injured about 5,000.

Thousands huddled in makeshift camps or slept in the street after Saturday’s powerful quakes in fear of more aftershocks, 60 of which had already struck.

A lack of tents and other supplies left them exposed to the night chill, one witness told Reuters.