Key takeaways:
- A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing at least 296 people.
- The quake caused widespread destruction in the country, with many homes and businesses damaged or destroyed.
- The Moroccan Red Crescent has set up emergency shelters and is providing medical assistance to those in need.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing at least 296 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.
The quake sent panicked people pouring into streets and alleyways from Rabat to Marrakech. People took shelter and checked for news on their mobile phones. Videos posted online showed buildings reduced to rubble and dust, and parts of the famous red walls that surround the old city in Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site, damaged.
Tourists and others posted videos of people screaming and evacuating restaurants in the city as throbbing club music played. The Interior Ministry said that the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the country, with many homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. The government has declared a state of emergency and is mobilizing resources to help those affected.
The Moroccan Red Crescent has set up emergency shelters and is providing medical assistance to those in need. The government has also urged people to donate blood and other supplies to help those affected by the quake.
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