Morocco Earthquake death toll exceeds 2,000

The death toll from the terrible earthquake that rattled Morocco has exceeded 2,000, with the number of injured also surpassing two thousand, including about 1,400 in serious condition, according to the Moroccan Ministry of Interior. The Maghreb Ar…


The death toll from the terrible earthquake that rattled Morocco has exceeded 2,000, with the number of injured also surpassing two thousand, including about 1,400 in serious condition, according to the Moroccan Ministry of Interior.



The Maghreb Arabe Press (MAP) reported on Sunday that Morocco declared three days of national mourning.



The ministry said that the province of Al Haouz has the highest death toll (1,293), followed by Taroudant(452), south of Marrakech, emphasizing “the public authorities are continuing their efforts to speed up rescue operations, evacuate and provide care for the injured, and mobilize all necessary resources to respond to the repercussions of this painful tragedy.”



Source: Jordan News Agency

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