Earthquake causes extensive damages and power blackouts in the regions of Umbria, Lazio, and Marche; hundreds killed and injured - Italy
Link: Italian Civil Protection Agency
Update 2016-08-25: According to recent media reports, 247 people were killed in the earthquake on Wednesday (24 August). Hundreds of people were injured, including several people with severe injuries. Multiple people are still trapped under debris in the earthquake area, the number of casualties is therefore expected to rise. Widespread damage and high numbers of casualties are being reported particularly from the villages of Amatrice, Accumoli, and Arquata del Tronto.
Major traffic disruptions are expected. Aftershocks are to be expected in the region, which can cause further damage and cause landslides. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, avoid damaged buildings and bridges, and to follow instructions from local authorities.
AFP, dpa
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Update 2016-08-24 (3): According to latest official reports, at least 73 people were killed and dozens of others were injured by the earthquake which hit central Italy on Wednesday (24 August). Most affected was the town of Amatrice, where at least 35 people were killed and most buildings were completely destroyed. More than 2,500 people have lost their homes. Dozens are still missing.
Major traffic disruptions are expected. Aftershocks are to be expected in the region, which can cause further damage and cause landslides. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, avoid damaged buildings and bridges, and to follow instructions from local authorities.
AFP, dpa, Gazzetta
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Update 2016-08-24 (2): According to recent reports, at least 21 people were killed and dozens of others were injured by the earthquake which hit central Italy on Wednesday (24 August). Worst-affected are the towns of Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto, but damages have been reported throughout the region. According to local authorities, the roads toward the city of Amatrice are no longer accessible.
Major traffic disruptions are expected. Aftershocks are to be expected in the region, which can cause further damage and cause landslides. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, avoid damaged buildings and bridges, and to follow instructions from local authorities.
BBC, Reuters, dpa
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Update 2016-08-24 (1): According to recent reports, several houses also collapsed in the Marche Region, including in the village of Pescara del Tronto. Most affected by the earthquake damage are probably the villages of Amatrice, Accumoli, Posta, and Arquata del Tronto.
Aftershocks are to be expected in the region, which can cause further damage. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to avoid damaged buildings and bridges, and to follow instructions from local authorities.
AFP, BBC, dpa, Reuters, Tagesschau
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2016-08-24: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake caused major damage in the regions of Umbria and Lazio on Wednesday (24 August) at 03:36 a.m. local time. Houses reportedly collapsed in the village of Amatrice (Lazio Region) and in other villages surrounding the epicentre. Several people were killed, injured, or buried under debris. There are also disruptions to road traffic and power blackouts due to extensive earthquake damage and landslides.
Aftershocks are to be expected in the region, which can cause further damage. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid damaged buildings, and to follow instructions from local authorities.
AFP, BBC, dpa, Tagesschau
