Morocco earthquake: At least 632 people killed but number is expected to rise

At least 632 people have been killed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officials have said.

Many of the fatalities are said to be in hard-to-reach areas south of Marrakech.

The earthquake struck late on Friday - damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into the streets.

Hundreds of people were injured and are being treated in hospital.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/morocco-earthquake-latest-number-of-deaths-expected-to-rise-after-powerful-quake-strikes-as-aftershocks-reported-12957790

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