He later told BBC Breakfast that rescue teams were losing a "race against time" having gone passed the "critical" 72 hour-mark, but said there was "still hope" and "miracles are happening". 1688 เช็กชี่เกม
Dr Hans Kluge, World Health Organization regional director for Europe, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that just 22% of people trapped in rubble survive 72 hours after an earthquake.
"Every minute counts now because the window to save lives is fast running out," he said.