Earthquake in Morocco: Death toll exceeds 2,000

SGGPO 09/10/2023 07:31

The latest statistics from the Moroccan Interior Ministry on September 9 said that the severe earthquake that occurred in the country the day before had killed more than 2,000 people and injured at least 2,000 others, many of whom are in critical condition.

Soldiers of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces carry the body of an earthquake victim outside. Source: VNA

The government is still mobilizing all resources to step up rescue operations and evacuate the injured.

Rescue workers search for victims under the rubble after an earthquake in Al Haouz province, Morocco. Source: VNA

Notably, 1,293 deaths were recorded in Al-Haouz province, the epicenter of the earthquake, and 452 in Taroudant province, the two worst-hit areas.

On the evening of September 8, the US Geological Survey said a magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred in a mountainous area 72km southwest of the tourist city of Marrakesh. This is the most terrifying earthquake in Morocco in decades.

The country's authorities have declared three days of national mourning, while rescue teams continue to search for survivors.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dong-dat-tai-maroc-so-nguoi-thiet-mang-vuot-2000-nguoi-post705002.html