Aid trucks reach Syrian enclave days after quake

Trucks with aid for Syria follow a UN vehicle at the Turkish crossing point (Hussein Malla/AP)

Trucks with aid for Syria follow a UN vehicle at the Turkish crossing point (Hussein Malla/AP)

A small convoy has crossed from Turkey into Syria’s rebel-held north-west region with desperately needed medicines, blankets, tents and UN shelter kits.

It is the first aid to reach the enclave, three days after the devastating earthquake killed thousands.

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