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Earthquake rescue continues

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8 April 2009

The search for survivors continues after Monday's earthquake in the city of L'Aquila, central Italy. The number of those killed has now risen to two hundred and fifty.

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Helen Fawkes

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The first funeral is being held in Italy following Monday'searthquake. It is due to take place outside the region. The authorities say they're looking for alternative locations in L'Aquila to hold funerals as all the churches here are believed to be too dangerous.

The rescue operation is continuing for a third day. It is believed that around fifteen people are still missing. Many of the homeless spent another chilly night outside. Twenty tented cities have now been set up in and around L'Aquila.

Aftershocks are still being felt causing fear amongst the residentssleeping outdoors. Since the earthquake there have been more than four hundred tremors.

Helen Fawkes, BBC

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earthquake

a sudden movement of the earth, which can sometimes cause great damage

outside the region

alternative locations

The rescue operation

chilly

tented cities

set up

Aftershocks

residents

tremors