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Morocco Earthquake kills 632 people, 329 more injured

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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco late Friday has killed at least 632 people, injuring more than 329 others.

Morocco’s state television reported the doubling of the death toll on Saturday morning from overnight, citing the Ministry of the Interior. Of those injured, 51 were in a critical condition.

The earthquake has damaged buildings, and sent terrified residents fleeing their homes into the streets for safety.

Residents of Marrakesh, the nearest big city to the epicentre, said some buildings collapsed in the old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Local television showed images of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

The earthquake hit shortly after 11pm local time (22:00 GMT) on Friday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The USGS estimates the epicentre of the quake occurred in the Atlas Mountains, some 75km (44 miles) from Marrakesh, the fourth largest city in the country.

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Meanwhile, experts have warned that “hundreds of aftershocks could happen”.

Below are some pictures of the aftermath of the earthquake.

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