Number of victims of the devastating earthquake in Italy has reached 73 people, reports AFP referring to the official data of the local authorities. Another 100 people were injured.
Recall, on Wednesday, August 24, at 3:36 local time in the central part of Italy took place earthquake of magnitude 6.4. The epicenter was located a couple of kilometers from the city accumoli, although tremors were felt even in the capital, Rome.
The basic impact of the earthquake occurred in the small Italian town of Amatrice. It was almost completely destroyed. Also, the earthquake severely damaged the commune of Pescara del Tronto, where hundred of people are reported missing.