The number of victims of the earthquake in Italy has increased to 26

In Italy, the number of victims of the earthquake reached 26 people. This was announced on August 1 by the press service of the Department of Civil Protection.

"After the 4.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred last night, 26 people were injured (21 in Pozzuoli and five in Giugliano)," the website says.

It is specified that about 300 residents were forced to temporarily leave their homes, while the number of evacuees may increase after the assessment of the consequences is completed. According to the agency, rescuers and specialists continue to survey the territory.

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The Corriere della Sera newspaper reported on August 1 that 21 people were injured in a 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Naples, Italy. It was clarified that the first tremor occurred at 19:46 local time (20:46 Moscow time), the epicenter was located 6 km from Naples. It was followed by two aftershocks of magnitude 3.8 and 3.1.