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Death Toll in Italy Earthquake Rises to 278

© REUTERS / Stefano De NicoloA drone photo shows the damages following an earthquake in Pescara del Tronto, central Italy, August 25, 2016
A drone photo shows the damages following an earthquake in Pescara del Tronto, central Italy, August 25, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The death toll in a recent devastating quake in central Italy has risen to 278 people, Italy's RaiNews24 reported on Friday.

People stand along a road following a quake in Amatrice, central Italy, August 24, 2016. - Sputnik International
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ROME (Sputnik) — The deadly 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous regions of Umbria, Lazio and Marche in the early hours of Wednesday, causing extensive damage and around 650 aftershocks continuing 48 hours later.

Earlier official reports indicated at least 268 people killed and 387 injured in the quake.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi declared a state of emergency in the regions following an emergency Cabinet session late Thursday, and released an initial tranche of 50 million euros ($56 million) in emergency aid to the affected areas.

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