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Death toll in Morocco earthquake rises to 632; 329 injured
Updated On: 09 September, 2023 01:05 PM IST | Rabat, Morocco | mid-day online correspondent
Morocco has been struck by a rare and powerful earthquake centered around Marrakech, resulting in a staggering human toll
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Residents take shelter ouside at a square following an earthquake in Marrakesh on September 9, 2023. Nearly 300 people were killed after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco on September 8 night, according to a preliminary government count, with Marrakesh residents reporting "unbearable" screams followed the 6.8-magnitude quake. AFP
Morocco has been struck by a rare and powerful earthquake centered around Marrakech, resulting in a staggering human toll. The government has officially confirmed that 632 people have lost their lives, with 329 individuals sustaining injuries as authorities continue to assess the extent of the devastation.
The aftermath of the earthquake has been marked by increasing casualty figures, especially in rural and remote areas that have proven challenging to reach.
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