At least 1,000 dead after Afghanistan rocked by earthquake

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At least 1,000 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the country near the Pakistani border. Officials have warned that the already grim death toll may still rise.

The disaster has led to a test for the Taliban-led government, which responded by saying the government would provide 100,000 AFN (US$1,116.1) to the families of victims and 50,000 AFN (US$558.10) to the families of those injured. Rescuers also rushed to the area by helicopter in hopes of reaching the injured and bringing medical supplies.

People who experienced the earthquake recounted the moment the quake struck, with one woman saying one of their rooms was destroyed. A man said that the earthquake destroyed the home of his neighbour.