More than 2,000 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officials have said. Many of the fatalities are said to be in hard-to-reach areas south of Marrakech, and there are fears one such town could record 2,000 deaths alone.
Survivors struggling to find food and water
"We lost our houses and we lost people also and we are sleeping like two days outside," said Yassin Noumghar. France has offered to send assistance to the country as rescuers continue to push to reach hard-hit remote regions - but Morocco has still not formally requested any help.Former international development secretary Rory Stewart was on Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips earlier.
France was among several nations offering assistance yesterday and while Spain has already sent equipment, personnel and dogs, it is not clear if Morocco has formally requested help. Almost immediately after the earthquake struck on Friday night, appeals started coming in for people to donate blood to help the injured.
"To enhance blood reserves in this difficult circumstance, members of the Royal Armed Forces donate this vital substance," the army said.
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Earthquake in Morocco kills at least 296 people, government saysThe US Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.
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Earthquake in Morocco kills at least 296 people, government saysThe US Geological Survey said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.8.
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Morocco earthquake: At least 296 dead after powerful tremorsThere is panic in Marrakesh and other cities after a 6.8 magnitude quake hits the country.
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