The earthquake, measuring 6.3 on Richter scale, killed at least 300 people and injured 1,000

Afghanistan has been hit by a devastating earthquake, second one in two months, killing and injuring hundreds of people. Devastating news from Zindajan and Ghorian districts in Herat. 12 villages completely destroyed, with children being the majority of victims. The initial figures are; at least 300 people killed and more than 1,000 injured & thousands still untraced