Crews continue to search for survivors after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy.
The death toll currently stands at 38, but it is feared that number will rise. Over 150 people are still missing.
The earthquake struck early this morning and many aftershocks have followed.
The Mayor of Amatrice, Italy says the commuity has been left in ruins, because half the town is gone.
A minute’s silence will be observed across all leagues to remember the earthquake victims: https://t.co/MtptvhSFs4 pic.twitter.com/deP1czdPvv
— Italy (@azzurri) August 24, 2016
Pope Francis offers prayer for victims of Italy earthquake – Catholic Herald Online https://t.co/XsC9LCzC0c #PopeFrancis #Pope
— POPE FRANCIS NEWS (@POPEFRANCISNEWS) August 24, 2016
#PrayforItaly Love and Prayers for the precious people that experienced the earthquake in Central Italy pic.twitter.com/LOq7IoZscN
— LibelleBella (@BellaLibelle) August 24, 2016
This is just devastating, please take a moment to pray for the lost souls.
#PrayForItaly pic.twitter.com/xY3Z8K2VQe— #CLP (@emanuela7890) August 24, 2016
There’s no word yet if any Canadians have been impacted, but the Embassy of Canada to Italy is tweeting information on where you can go for assistance if you have friends or family in Italy.
#Italy: Earthquake near Rome. Exercise caution and follow advice of local authorities https://t.co/VwIS35PRhL
— travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) August 24, 2016
#Italy: Earthquake near Rome: For consular assistance Canadians can call +39 06-08544-2911 or sos@international.gc.ca
— travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) August 24, 2016
ERRATUM #Italy Earthquake near Rome: For consular assistance Canadians can call +39 06-85444-2911 or sos@international.gc.ca @TravelGoC
— Canada in Italy (@CanadainItaly) August 24, 2016
