Morocco earthquake: At least 632 people killed but number is expected to rise

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At least 632 people have been killed following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, officials have said.

Many of the fatalities are said to be in hard-to-reach areas south of Marrakech.

The earthquake struck late on Friday - damaging buildings in major cities and sending panicked people pouring into the streets.

Hundreds of people were injured and are being treated in hospital.