Morocco struggles after rare, powerful earthquake kills over 1,300 people

Morocco struggles after rare, powerful earthquake kills over 1,300 people


Rescue and search operations were underway following a deadly earthquake in Morocco on September 9, 2023. © France 24

The death toll is still rising and will continue to rise. Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 1,300 people, authorities said Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. We bring you this special edition of FRANCE 24 as rescuers continue rescue operations and damage assessments following the quake.