6.2 Earthquake strikes central Italy

[Mystic Wanderer]

Update: 

Dozens of people were killed in a magnitude 6.2 earthquake that struck central Italy early Wednesday as most residents were sleeping in their homes.

At least 73 people have been killed, with the majority of the fatalities in the Lazio region, according to Italy's Civil Protection Department.
Officials say the towns of Accumoli and Amatrice appear to be the hardest hit by the quake, which struck at 3:36 a.m. local time.

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My thoughts and prayers for the people affected.