A powerful magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck Herat province in western Afghanistan on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of over 2,000 lives.
Residents described scenes of terror as buildings collapsed around them, leaving many trapped under the rubble.
Rescue teams have been working tirelessly through the night, searching for survivors amidst the devastation.
Zmaryalai Abasin, a correspondent from CGTN, visited the Herat Regional Hospital, where hundreds of patients have been hospitalized. The facility is facing an overwhelming demand for expanded medical services to cope with the influx of victims.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
