A strong aftershock has hit central Italy as rescuers continue to search for survivors in the rubble of home that collapsed in yesterday morning's earthquake.
The 4.9-magnitude aftershock sent rescue workers and survivors scrambling for safety, but no further injuries have been reported. At least 179 people have been confirmed dead following yesterday morning's 6.3-magnitude quake, which destroyed thousands of buildings in the city of L'Aquila. Hundreds of people were injured by falling debris, while tens of thousands of people have been left homeless. -- Posted By Breaking News to Break News at 4/07/2009 04:21:00 PM
