The earthquake in Afghanistan

 

The earthquake in Afghanistan  

Student: "Everything started shaking - absolutely terrible"  

 

Hundreds have died and at least 1,000 people have been injured after today's heavy landslide in Herat province in Afghanistan. Student Idrees Arsala says that he was in a lesson when everything suddenly started shaking.  

 

- It was absolutely terrible, I have never been so afraid, he tells AFP. 

 

The news agency writes that people have gathered in the streets as they are afraid that their homes will collapse. Local authorities state that parts of Herat are completely destroyed. 

 

- I can't get in touch with my family, we have no reception and I'm so worried and scared, says Bashir Ahmad, who is one of those gathered on the street.  

 

The UN estimates that at least 320 people have died. Local authorities have so far confirmed 120 deaths, but say the death toll is expected to rise.

 

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At least 320 dead in the earthquake in Afghanistan 

 

At least 320 people have died in the earthquake in Afghanistan, according to the UN, according to AP. Meanwhile, local authorities say the confirmed death toll is 120.

 

"So far, more than 1,000 women, children and the elderly have been injured," Mosa Ashari of the province's disaster agency told AFP.  

 

The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.3, occurred in Herat province in western Afghanistan and was followed by at least four strong tremors.  

 

- We have information that people have been buried under the racial masses, Health Director Mohammad Taleb Shahid previously told AFP.  

 

A spokesperson for the Red Crescent Federation tells Sky News that it is on its way to Herat to help those affected.

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