🚨 A devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake shook Morocco late Friday, claiming at least 820 lives and injuring 672 people, according to the Interior Ministry’s latest update. CGTN Stringer rushed to Marrakech—the historic city nearest the epicenter—where generations-old buildings now lie in ruins. 🏛️➡️🧱
Footage shows families sheltering in makeshift tents under the stars, too afraid to return home amid fears of aftershocks. 🌌 “Every rumble makes my heart stop,” one resident shared, clutching a blanket in a park-turned-refuge camp. The iconic red walls of Marrakech’s Old City, usually buzzing with tourists, now frame scenes of resilience and loss.
💔 The quake, Morocco’s deadliest in decades, has drawn global offers of aid. Locals brace for challenges ahead as rescue teams work against the clock. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
