AMIZMIZ, Morocco (AP) People in Morocco slept in the streets of Marrakech for a third straight night as soldiers and international aid teams in trucks and h
A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday, killing more than 2,100 people, injuring at least 2,421 others and leaving behind widespread devastation. Friday's earthquake toppled buildings that couldn't withstand the mighty temblor, trapping people in rubble and sending others fleeing in terror. The area was shaken again Sunday by a magnitude 3.9 aftershock, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It wasn't immediately clear if the aftershock caused more damage or casualties.There was little time for mourning as survivors tried to salvage whatever they could from damaged homes.Khadija Fairouje's face was puffy from crying as she joined relatives and neighbors hauling.
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Aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors from earthquake hurriyetdailynews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from hurriyetdailynews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.