(ATR) Rome 2024 expresses support for the families afflicted by the Norcia earthquake.
Early Wednesday morning a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the central region of Italy. Shock waves were felt as far as 100 miles south in Rome.At least 73 people are dead, while dozens more remain missing according to Italy’s Civil Protection agency.
"We are showing solidarity with all families, and are trying to lend support," Rome 2024 spokesperson Fabio Guadagnini tells Around the Rings. "CONI is very active and called for the first moment of silence this week to show Italian sports solidarity.
"The situation is unfortunately quite severe in the areas hit by the earthquake. In Rome, at this moment, there is not any direct impact."
Rescuers are now struggling to dig through rubble to save those who are trapped while many civilians are joining the rescue efforts.
"We need chain saws, shears to cut iron bars and jacks to remove beams: everything, we need everything," Andrea Gentili, a civil protection worker, said to international press.
The disaster is the second-worst earthquake in Italy’s history after the L’Aquila earthquake in 2009 that claimed the lives of more than 250 people.
Written by Kevin Nutley
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