Afghanistan earthquake: Hundreds feared dead in 6.3 quake
Hundreds of people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake hit western Afghanistan, near the Iranian border.
Some estimates put the death toll much higher. The 6.3 magnitude quake devastated at least 12 villages near the city of Herat on Saturday.
There were powerful aftershocks. Survivors described their terror as buildings collapsed around them.
Rescue workers worked through the night trying to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
Thousands of people have been injured.
You can read more here.
Some estimates put the death toll much higher. The 6.3 magnitude quake devastated at least 12 villages near the city of Herat on Saturday.
There were powerful aftershocks. Survivors described their terror as buildings collapsed around them.
Rescue workers worked through the night trying to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
Thousands of people have been injured.
You can read more here.
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