Morocco earthquake: Search and rescue continue

The deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco in more than six decades is now known to have killed more than 2,600 people. Rescue teams are struggling to reach those still trapped under rubble. We hear from people affected by the quake.

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Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Search efforts in Talat N'Yaaqoub as earthquake death toll nears 2,500, Talat Nyaaqou, Morocco - 11 Sep 2023. Credit: MOHAMED MESSARA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)