Four killed in Italy earthquake

An earthquake in northern Italy has killed at least four people and caused serious damage to buildings in several towns, officials say.

The 6.0-magnitude quake struck in the middle of the night, about 35km (22 miles) north of the city of Bologna.

The officials say the three of the victims died when the buildings they were working in collapsed.

The BBC's Alan Johnston reports.

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