(Reuters)More than 300 people are dead after Hurricane Matthew destroyed parts of Haiti on Oct. 6, and the count is expected to rise as aid workers frantically work against the clock. (Reuters)As the scope of the devastation became clearer in Haiti on Friday, the death toll from Hurricane Matthew surpassed 300 across the region, officials said. 1 of 45 Full Screen Autoplay Close Skip Ad × Hurricane Matthew devastates parts of the Caribbean View Photos The powerful hurricane ravaged Haiti, slammed the eastern tip of Cuba and lashed the Bahamas. Caption The powerful hurricane ravaged Haiti, slammed the eastern tip of Cuba and lashed the Bahamas. Oct. 7, 2016 People search for belongings in the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Baracia, Cuba.

Source: Washington Post October 07, 2016 08:34 UTC