The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.8, occurred in the North African country late on Friday evening. The epicenter was 72 km southwest of Marrakech. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 300,000 people in the city and the surrounding mountain areas have been affected by the earthquake. Hossam El Sharkawi, regional director of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, tells the BBC that the rescue workers are exhausted. – The local rescue teams have done a fantastic job so far, but they are exhausted on the third day. And they will need additional help. International help Spain, Great Britain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are so far the four countries contributing to the search in the ruins. The BBC writes today that Spain has sent 86 rescue workers and eight dogs to help find people in the ruins. Britain has sent 60 rescue workers and four dogs. The destruction is extensive after the earthquake in Morocco. Photo: Synnøve Holte Several countries state that they are ready to assist if Morocco requests assistance. Including France and Israel. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said at the weekend that they were not aware of any Norwegians who are injured or should be evacuated. The Red Cross in China announced on Monday that they are donating 200,000 dollars to the Red Crescent in Morocco.
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Rescue workers fight against the clock after the earthquake in Morocco – news Urix – Foreign news and documentaries
