More than 1,000 people have died and hundreds more are injured after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Morocco. The number of dead is expected to rise as rescuers dig through rubble and attempt to reach remote villages.
At least 1,037 people have been killed and hundreds injured following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, state TV says.The epicentre was high in the Atlas Mountains - about 43 miles away from Marrakech, a popular tourist destination.
In Marrakech, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, some buildings have collapsed and big cracks now dissect a section of the medieval city's walls. Local media reported that roads leading to the mountain region were jammed with vehicles and blocked with collapsed rocks, slowing rescue efforts.Many spent the night outside over fears of an aftershock bringing more damage.
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