Massive earthquake hits Herat Province in Afghanistan: Death toll rises.
Massive earthquake hits Herat Province in Afghanistan, with reports indicating that the Death toll has risen to 1000.
The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat at around 11:00 local time (06:30 GMT)
Bashir a survivor stated,”We were in our offices and suddenly the building started shaking. Wall plaster started to fall down and the walls got cracks, some walls and parts of the building collapsed. am not able to contact my family, network connections are disconnected. I am too worried and scared, it was horrifying.”
According to a news agency in Afghanistan, The country experienced three Quakes in 30 minutes Over 300 people killed, at least 500 injured. Over 400 houses destroyed, hundreds of people trapped under debris.
Search & rescue operation underway.