At least 1,297 dead in Haiti earthquake as death toll climbs

Local authorities say more than 5,700 injured as the search for survivors continues following 7.2-magnitude earthquake

The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti has climbed sharply, with at least 1,297 dead and more than 5,700 injured.

The updated figures from Haiti's office of civil protection follow a previous count of 724 dead.