16 Aug 2021

7.2 earthquake hits politically damaged Haiti, kills over 700

From First Up, 5:37 am on 16 August 2021

We cross to Haiti now where a powerful earthquake has killed at least 700 people and injured hundreds more. The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, toppling and damaging buildings including churches and hotels. It comes amid a political crisis in the country, following the assassination of its president last month. Joining Ellie Jay is the public engagement director for World Vision, Fedorah Pierre, who's on the ground in Haiti.