Earthquake August-2016 Tragedies Italy
/ In central Italy, the death toll from Wednesday’s 6.2-magnitude earthquake continues to rise. At least 250 people have now been confirmed dead, as rescue crews continue to search through the rubble for additional bodies. / / Earthquake in Italy: 247 dead 'including many children' after rescue efforts throughout the night 24 AUGUST 2016 • 7:13AM 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes central Italy At least 247 people reported dead Ten-year-old girl pulled alive from the rubble after 17 hours Family of four feared dead under rubble World leaders offer condolences, assistance 'At least half the town is gone', Amatrice mayor says The earthquake that struck central Italy on Wednesday has killed at least 247 people, the country's civil protection agency said in the early hours of Thursday, doubling the count of the previous evening. Amid scenes of carnage, dozens of emergency services staff and volunteers were determined to attempt to pluck more survi