5.9 magnitude earthquake in Haiti leaves at least 14 dead
- 6 years ago
At least 14 people have now died after Saturday's 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Haiti, with more than 100 others injured.
A local official said at least eight people died in Port-de-Paix on the northern coast near the epicenter.
Four people were said to have been killed in and around the town of Gros-Morne further south, including a woman who died from a heart attack.
Another person was killed in the town of Chansolme when a house collapsed and one other person in Saint-Louis-du-Nord.
Many buildings have been destroyed by the devastating quake and rescue efforts are still ongoing.
A local official said at least eight people died in Port-de-Paix on the northern coast near the epicenter.
Four people were said to have been killed in and around the town of Gros-Morne further south, including a woman who died from a heart attack.
Another person was killed in the town of Chansolme when a house collapsed and one other person in Saint-Louis-du-Nord.
Many buildings have been destroyed by the devastating quake and rescue efforts are still ongoing.