Magnitude 6.4 earthquake tears down buildings in Croatia, casualties rise
29 Dec 2020
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Seven people, including a 12-year old child have died in the second temblor to hit the country in two days, with tremors felt as far afield as Vienna.
A destroyed car is seen on a street after an earthquake in Sisak, Croatia December 29, 2020.
(Reuters)
A strong earthquake has hit Croatia, with at least seven people dead and injuries reported as well as considerable damages to roofs and buildings southeast of the capital.
The tremors on Tuesday were felt as far afield as Vienna while the damage was concentrated in and around Petrinja, a town some 50 kilometres (30 miles) south of Croatia's capital Zagreb.