Death toll in Morocco earthquake crosses 2,100

In Morocco, death toll from a 6.8 magnitude earthquake has risen over 2100 while about 2400 are injured. Morocco's King Mohammed VI has thanked several countries including Spain, Qatar, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates for sending aid following the earthquake that struck Morocco, state-run broadcaster Al Aoula said



Sunday.

 

The Marrakesh city has also been badly hit by the earthquake, as around three lakh people are affected in the area. Rescuers are scrambling to save people in isolated communities in the High Atlas mountains, with aid deliveries hampered by blocked roads.