Thousands of people in central Italy have spent the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following the fourth earthquake in the area in three months. The 6.6-magnitude quake – Italy’s strongest in decades – struck close to the region where nearly 300 people were killed by a quake in August. This time no-one appears to have died, but about 20 people were injured. Powerful aftershocks are still bringing down masonry. At least three people have been dug out of rubble after almost being buried alive. The medieval basilica of St Benedict in Norcia was among many historic buildings and structures that were destroyed.
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