Over 2,000 Dead in Afghanistan After Two Powerful Earthquakes Hit Herat Province

More than 2000 people were killed in Afghanistan after two powerful earthquakes hit the western province of Herat, Reuters reported, citing government officials.A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Saturday, October 7 at around noon local time, followed by a 5.9 magnitude around 30 minutes later, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The earthquakes completely destroyed a village in the Zinda Jan district of Herat Province, a local organization said.Video released by the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) on October 8 shows Zinda Jan.ARCS said its doctors were treating injured people and attempting to rescue victims from the rubble. Credit: ARCS via Storyful
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