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State Of Emergency After Italy Bridge Collapse

Italy's prime minister has declared a 12-month state of emergency after the deadly bridge collapse i...
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7:26 AM - 16 Aug 2018



State Of Emergency After Italy...

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State Of Emergency After Italy Bridge Collapse

TodayFM
TodayFM

7:26 AM - 16 Aug 2018



Italy's prime minister has declared a 12-month state of emergency after the deadly bridge collapse in Genoa.

At least 39 people died in the disaster.

More than 600 people have been forced to leave homes underneath the part of the bridge that remains standing.

Meanwhile, hundreds of firefighters and rescuers continued searching through the rubble for a second night.

The state of emergency covers the Liguria region of the country, following a request from regional authorities.

€5 million is being made available to help with recovery efforts.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said a solution will be found for those forced to leave their homes.

He explained: "Many of the displaced before to find a temporary housing solution with friends and relatives.

"Clearly, we are in the vacation season, during which it is easier to find solutions with relatives and friends. But obviously this cannot be normalcy."



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