Italian earthquake kills at least 50

[Tez3]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7984867.stm

Bad news coming from Italy where an earthquake hit during the night. Many are now homeless and rescuers are looking for survivors. All hopes and prayers with the people there.

 

[arnisador]

Looks like a very serious quake, with lots of aftershocks expected.

 

[Tez3]

Death toll is 150 and rising.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7985958.stm

 

[terryl965]

All one can say is my prayers go out to all the families.

 

[Tez3]

All one can say is my prayers go out to all the families.

Amen

 

[Carol]

Reuters: Italy muzzled scientist who predicted quake

 

[MA-Caver]

Photos of the aftermath... sad... particularly the firefighter who found the body of his daughter... (nothing graphic).
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/04/the_laquila_earthquake.html