Italy earthquake: Second temblor within two months causes widespread devastation
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 hit central Italy on Wednesday, crumbling churches and buildings, knocking out power and sending panicked residents into the rain-drenched streets.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 hit central Italy on Wednesday, crumbling churches and buildings, knocking out power and sending panicked residents into the rain-drenched streets. AP
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The mayor of Serravalle del Chienti, Gabriele Santamarianova, said the quake felt “like bombs were falling”. AP
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“Many houses have collapsed. Our town is finished,” said Marco Rinaldi, mayor of the mountain town of Ussita. AP
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This quake comes after a major quake in August that devastated the Italian mountain town of Amatrice, killing nearly 300 people. AP
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Hundreds of people awoke in emergency shelters in Italy on Thursday after fleeing their homes. AP
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Old buildings such as the Church of St. Antony, dating back to the XIV century, in the small town of Visso were affected by the earthquake. AP
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Several Italian newspapers ran the headline ‘The unending nightmare’. AP

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