As a result of the earthquake in Morocco, more than 2 thousand have died

On the night of September 8 to 9 this year, a powerful earthquake struck the capital of Morocco.

According to official data from the country’s authorities, the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8, and in some areas, it reached up to 7.2 on the Richter scale, shaking Marrakech. As a result of the tragedy, dozens of buildings and structures were destroyed.

The state television channel of Morocco reports that by the evening of September 9, the number of fatalities had risen to 2012, and the number of injured had reached 2059. The health condition of more than 700 people is assessed as critical. Authorities report that the death toll may increase.

The Moroccan Minister of Justice told Aljazeera that the El-Haouz area of Marrakech was the hardest hit by the earthquake. According to him, more than a thousand people died in this area alone.

A Moroccan official also reported that some villages in this area were completely destroyed. Significant damage was also inflicted on buildings and sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Following this terrible tragedy, King Mohammed VI ben al-Hassan of Morocco declared three days of mourning, and by his order, flags on government buildings were lowered.

The country’s authorities urged residents to assist those affected and to donate blood for the injured.