Phone line set up to report people missing after quake

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A telephone number has been set up as a dedicated number to deal with those people concerned about the whereabouts of friends and family. Callers to the line will be asked to provide details of those missing including the location the person was thought to be at the time of the earthquake.

The number to contact is 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276).

Media enquiries should be referred to the Police Media Line on 0274 320 960.