ROME (Reuters) - A strong earthquake brought down buildings in mountainous central Italy early on Wednesday, trapping residents and sending others fleeing into the streets, with at least six people believed killed.
The quake caused serious damage to a number of towns and villages but did not seem to have hit heavily populated areas.
The worst hit towns were believed to be Accumoli, Amatrice, Posta and Arquata del Tronto, spokesman for the Italian fire department Luca Cari told Reuters. Helicopters would be sent up at first light to assess the damage, he said.
The mayor of Accumoli said a number of buildings had been badly damaged .... https://ca.news.yahoo.com
