Rabat: A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck central Morocco late on Friday, resulting in tragic loss of lives. The earthquake has claimed the lives of at least 632 people, with dozens more sustaining injuries.
Morocco’s Interior Ministry confirmed the grim toll early on Saturday, reporting that 632 individuals had tragically lost their lives in provinces near the epicentre. Additionally, around 300 injured individuals were transported to hospitals. Most of the damage occurred in rural areas rather than urban centres, and the authorities are still assessing the full extent of the destruction.
