mountainous areas that rescue crews are struggling to get to. we re told multiple buildings have collapsed and several historic landmarks are damaged . they include rubbishes historic walls, they date back to the early 12th century, locals are being urged to remain calm and exercise caution do the risk of aftershocks. united nations says it is standing by to help and ready for the moroccan government if need be, and according to the u. s geological survey, this is the strongest earthquake to strike the north african country in more than 120 years again. if you re just now joining us, the death toll continues to rise in morocco that follows a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake. it struck overnight just south of marrakech, and more than 630. people are now confirmed dead. nearly 350 of other people are hurt. those numbers have more than doubled since the earthquake first hit and they could rise even higher. we will, of course, continue to follow the latest on this breaking news