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Number of Casualties After Earthquake in Italy Rises to 38

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The number of confirmed casualties after the earthquake in central Italy has reached 38, the country's Civil Protection service said Wednesday. 24.08.2016, Sputnik International

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Number of Casualties After Earthquake in Italy Rises to 38

09:56 GMT 24.08.2016 (Updated: 09:58 GMT 24.08.2016)

People stand along a road following a quake in Amatrice, central Italy, August 24, 2016. - Sputnik International

The number of confirmed casualties after the earthquake in central Italy has reached 38, the country's Civil Protection service said Wednesday.

Rescuers work following an earthquake that hit Amatrice, central Italy, August 24, 2016 - Sputnik International

Dozens Die in Italian City of Amatrice Close to Earthquake Epicenter - Mayor

24 August 2016, 09:08 GMT

ROME (Sputnik) — According to Civil Protection spokeswoman Immacolata Postiglione, the number of victims is expected to rise as a large number of people is considered missing.

The 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which hit central Italy around 03:36 local time (01:36 GMT) Wednesday, resulted in serious damage and civilian casualties across the region.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the town of Accumoli in the metropolitan region of Lazio.