Maisie Smith escaped tragedy after leaving Morocco days before deadly disaster
Maisie Smith narrowly escaped disaster after revealing she was in Morocco 48 hours before a deadly disaster killed at least 800 people, injuring a further 650 plus. The EastEnders and former Strictly Come Dancing star detailed the ordeal on Instagram.
She shared her condolences to those affected by the tragedy, telling her followers her thoughts were "with all the victims". The 6.8 magnitude earthquake is believed to be the biggest to hit the country in more than 120 years.
"I can't believe it," Maisie wrote on her social media account. "We only just flew back from this beautiful country just two days ago. My thoughts are with all the victims and families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy."
Maisie was enjoying her time in Morocco just days ago (Instagram)
The deadly disaster has killed at least 800 people (Instagram)Britain extended its offer of assistance to Morocco after the earthquake struck on Friday, causing significant structural damage in locations from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakesh.
Reports from Moroccan media indicated that the renowned 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh, one of the city's most iconic landmarks, sustained damage, although the extent remained unclear.
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Rishi Sunak expressed his sympathy for all those affected by this "terrible" earthquake, declaring, "The UK stands ready to support our Moroccan friends." The Prime Minister conveyed this message through social media, a sentiment mirrored by Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, who vowed assistance "in whatever way we can."
The Foreign Office updated its guidance for British citizens in Morocco, advising them to "follow local media and safety instructions from local authorities". A British journalist living in Morocco recounted his experience of awakening to the sound of his wife's screams as their home trembled from the quake's force.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Martin Jay said: "The first hint was my wife screaming. I couldn't quite equate the situation, I couldn't imagine I was in the middle of an earthquake. Everything was vibrating, everything, the bed, the floor, the four walls."
Their residence sustained damage, with some of the brick walls collapsing due to the tremors. The earthquake's epicentre was situated near the town of Ighil in Al Haouz province, approximately 43 miles to the south of Marrakesh.
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