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Thursday, August 25, 2016
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Romanian death toll in Italy earthquake up to 5
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleRomania’s foreign ministry says that five Romanians have died, and 11 are missing in the earthquake in Italy, updating earlier figures.
Ionut Valcu, foreign ministry spokesman, said Thursday that four Romanians were being treated for injuries in hospitals. He did not provide details on the identity of those who died or were injured.
Romania consular officials have traveled to the area, are visiting the hospitals and are in touch with the families of those affected. Earlier, officials said two Romanians had died and eight were missing.
Media reports say some 8,000 Romanians live in the area in central Italy where the quake struck early Wednesday.
— AP
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