More than 2,400 dead after earthquake in Morocco

Caitlin Snow September 11, 2023 10:11 am Last Updated on September 11, 2023 10:11 am

The death toll continues to rise after a massive earthquake in Morocco.

The country got hit with a devastating 6.8 tremor Friday affecting nearly 300,000 people.

It is now estimated that more than 2400 are dead while the search for survivors continues.

Reports say it was the strongest quake to hit the North-African country in over 120 years.

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Caitlin Snow

Caitlin Snow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter who started in the radio business 20 years ago. Roles included working in a helicopter delivering up to date traffic and news in Alberta.

She is based in Halifax, reporting and broadcasting stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Caitlin at snowc@radioabl.ca.
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