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Italy, earthquake in Abruzzo (2): 50 victims so far

L'Aquila, Italy - Up to 50,000 evacuees, rescue operations underway

The provisional balance just a few hours after the tremendous earthquake that hit central Italy tonight at 3:32 am CET speaks of 50 certain victims (five children) and tenths of thousands, maybe up to 50,000, evacuees. Entire buildings and architectural elements fell in L'Aquila city and surroundings. According to Italian Civil Defense head Guido Bertolaso it was "Doubtless the worst tragedy since...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102458
Rome, Italy, 04/06/2009 09:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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