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Italy earthquake kills three in country's north
Source: The Guardian
At least three people have died in a strong earthquake that rocked northern Italy on Sunday morning.
The quake struck at 4am local time (2am GMT) and had a magnitude of 5.9. It was centred in the plains near Modena and felt throughout nearby regions.
One person working a night shift died in the collapse of a factory and two others were killed in another building. Rescue officials were checking reports that other people were buried under rubble.
Thousands of people rushed into the streets after the quake, felt in the major towns of Bologna, Modena, Ferrara, Rovigo, Verona and Mantua.
Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/20/italy-earthquake-kills-north
