Italy quake: Emergency declared as hopes for more survivors fade

August 26, 2016 09:56

Italy has declared a state of emergency in the regions worst hit by Wednesday's earthquake as hopes of finding more survivors fade, reports the BBC.

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has pledged 50m (42m) in funds for rebuilding.

At least 250 people are now known to have died and 365 were injured.

Teams have continued to search the rubble of toppled buildings for a second night.However, hundreds of aftershocks have hampered the efforts of the 5,000 rescuers.

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