Watch live: Aftermath of Morocco earthquake as disaster kills at least 2,900 people
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Watch live from Morocco on Wednesday, 13 September, after the deadliest earthquake in over six decades.
The disaster has devastated villages in the High Atlas Mountains, leaving at least 2,900 people dead and injuring more than 2,000 others.
It was Morocco's deadliest earthquake since 1960 and its most powerful since at least 1900 at a magnitude of 6.8.
Parts of the walls that surround Marrakech's old city, a Unesco World Heritage site from the 12th century, have been damaged.
President Enaam Mayara has estimated that it could take up to six years to rebuild some of the areas worst affected by the earthquake.
Seismological expert Remy Mossu told Sky News that aftershocks will continue to rock Morocco weeks or months after the 6.8-magnitude earthquake and that more than 25 aftershocks have already hit.
Emergency services, including firefighters from Manchester and Kent, have travelled to Morocco to help with rescue efforts as part of the UK International Search and Rescue team.
As of Wednesday, many roads were still blocked by landslides, forcing Moroccan villagers to load donkeys with supplies to take to remote areas inaccessible by vehicle.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments