Moroccan Earthquake Kills Thousands, Search for Survivors Is Race Against Time
The deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco struck the area Friday night, killing over 2,000 people and leaving thousands more trapped in the wreckage. The 6.8 magnitude earthquake was the most deadly to affect Morocco in…
The deadliest Earthquake to hit Morocco struck the area Friday night, killing over 2,000 people and leaving thousands more trapped in the wreckage.
The 6.8 magnitude Earthquake was the most deadly to affect Morocco in over 60 years, via the New York Post.
It hit the High Atlas mountains, about 45 miles southwest of Marrakech, destroying villages and reducing them to rubble.
On Sunday night, the confirmed death toll hit 2,122; the injured reached 2,421, according to reports.
Survivors have been digging out loved ones with their bare hands and criticized their leadership for what they consider the government’s slow response, the Post reported.
Moroccan officials have deployed the army and are working to coordinate rescue teams.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates sent aid to begin the recovery. In addition, Britain and Spain have sent sniffer dogs and search-and-rescue specialists. France is also standing by to help, according to reports.