A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people and injuring more than 1,800, the BBC reports.
The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, toppling and damaging buildings including churches and hotels.
The prime minister said there was “extensive damage” and declared a month-long state of emergency.
Haiti is still recovering from a devastating 2010 earthquake.
The epicenter of Saturday’s quake was about 12km from the town of Saint-Louis du Sud, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
