Earthquake in Morocco: Death toll exceeds 2,000

SGGPO September 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 out. Source: VNA

Authorities are still mobilizing all resources to step up rescue operations and evacuate the injured.

Rescue workers search for victims under 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-affected areas.

On the evening of September 8, the US Geological Survey said a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck a mountainous area 72km southwest of the tourist city of Marrakesh. This was the most devastating 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