Deadly earthquake in Italy claims dozens of lives

[WhiteLion]

 

[Boing]

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit central Italy early Wednesday and rescuers are searching for survivors.

• At least 120 people have died, according to Italian officials
• Rescuers struggle to reach some remote towns
• Amatrice, town at epicenter, "is no more" says mayor
• Witness: We woke up shaking side to side in bed

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https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/23/europe/italy-earthquake-live-blog/

 

[Excel]

Condolences to the families.

 

[LarryB]

6.2 is not that strong, buildings must be old and rotten.

 

[TFZL1]

It's sad to see the wreckage and the desperate search for survivors. I've been watching coverage on the news and my heart goes out to them.
theyre raising money for a relief fund, I saw little Italy downtown is pulling together to help.
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/i...fundraising-after-deadly-earthquake-1.3042665

 

[User-E]

I'm always saddened when I watch rescue operations in countries overseas and see regular people digging with their hands. We are blessed to have so much heavy equipment and coordinated, professional search and rescue teams here in Canada.

 

[God]

6.2 is not that strong, buildings must be old and rotten.

Larry, that is about 40 seconds. Long enough to do major damage.

 

[PcMaC]

Dead toll is now at 250, damn.