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Moroccan earthquake death toll exceeds 3,000 as rescuers struggle to access remote sites

  • A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco, with its epicenter in the High Atlas Mountains southeast of Marrakesh.
  • The quake caused widespread destruction in rural villages and ancient cities, with over 3,000 confirmed deaths and thousands more injured.
  • Many traditional mudbrick houses collapsed, and historic buildings like mosques and city walls sustained damage.
  • Rescue efforts faced challenges due to isolated mountain roads blocked by landslides and poor weather conditions.
  • The Moroccan government mobilized resources but was criticized for a slow response and reluctance to accept more international aid.
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