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Morocco earthquake death toll rises

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Morocco has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of the earthquake that claimed more than two thousand lives.

The number of earthquake victims in Morocco has increased until 2012. This was reported on Saturday, September 9, by the Hespress newspaper, citing the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

In addition, 2,059 people were injured, of which 1,404 were seriously injured.

Previously, 1,037 deaths and 1,204 injuries were reported.

A French citizen was identified among the dead. He died in the earthquake due to cardiac arrest.

The death toll is expected to rise as the search continues.

Rescuers are trying to reach remote areas that have been severely damaged by the disaster.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 18.5 km in the Isis mountainous region. Meanwhile, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said it occurred at a depth of 27 km and was initially estimated at magnitude 7.

The earthquake was the strongest in the past 120 years.

Historic buildings, such as the Al-Kutubiya Mosque built in the 12th century, have been damaged, but the extent is not yet clear. There were also reports of damage to the red walls surrounding the old city in Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

King Mohammed VI ordered the creation of a commission to help the victims and be responsible for the restoration of damaged housing. The Moroccan army will form rescue teams to provide clean drinking water, food, tents and blankets to the affected areas.

Three days of mourning were declared in the country.

We remind you that on Friday night a strong earthquake occurred in Morocco. The US Geological Survey rates it at 6.8.

The Foreign Ministry is investigating whether there are Ukrainians among the victims in Morocco

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Source: korrespondent

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