Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - The death toll in the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco is nearing 2,500, surpassing the previous official estimate of 2,122. According to figures released by the country’s Interior Ministry on Monday, the death toll had risen to 2,497, with another 2,476 people injured. Around 300,000 people were affected by the quake,…
CCTV footage shows the moment the 6.8-magnitude quake hit a bustling street in Marrkech late on Friday night, with people jumping to their feet and fleeing as buildings crumbled around them.
The hero left home at 2am on Saturday, after he heard news of a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hitting Morocco just before midnight, destroying homes and damaging historic buildings.
The death toll has continued to climb as bodies are being pulled from the rubble three days after the 6.8 magnitude quake hit, with officials saying that at least 2,500 people lost their lives.