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Death toll in Italy quake rises to 250

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-04-08 15:04

 

L'AQUILA, Italy – The Civil Protection Department says that the death toll in Italy's earthquake has risen to 250.

A view of Santa Maria Paganica church, damaged after an earthquake in the Abruzzo capital L'Aquila April 7, 2009. [Xinhua]

The department said Wednesday that 11 of the victims remained to be identified.

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The magnitude-6.3 quake hit L'Aquila and several towns in central Italy early Monday, leveling buildings and reducing entire blocks to a pile of rubble and dust.

Strong aftershocks have caused further fear for residents, as rescue efforts continue.