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Croatia: Powerful earthquake leaves trail of destruction | IN PICS

A strong earthquake hit central Croatia on Tuesday, destroying buildings and sending panicked people fleeing into rubble-covered streets in a town southeast of the capital. Authorities said five people were killed and at least 20 were injured. The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said a magnitude 6.3 quake hit 46 kilometers (28 miles) southeast of Zagreb. It caused widespread damage in the hardest-hit town of Petrinja. The same area was struck by a 5.2 quake on Monday.

India TV News Desk Edited by: India TV News Desk [ Published on: December 29, 2020 22:40 IST ]
  • Soldiers inspect the remains of a building damaged in an earthquake, in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. 
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    Soldiers inspect the remains of a building damaged in an earthquake, in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. 

  • A view of remains of a car covered by debris and buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. 
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    A view of remains of a car covered by debris and buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. 

  • Residents gather outside after an earthquake, at a square in downtown Zagreb, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.
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    Residents gather outside after an earthquake, at a square in downtown Zagreb, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

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  • A street is covered by debris from buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. 
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    A street is covered by debris from buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. 

  • People walk through debris from buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.
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    People walk through debris from buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

  • Residents remove debris from a street from a building damaged in an earthquake, in Petrinja, Croatia.
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    Residents remove debris from a street from a building damaged in an earthquake, in Petrinja, Croatia.

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  • People move through remains of a building damaged in an earthquake, in Petrinja, Croatia.
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    People move through remains of a building damaged in an earthquake, in Petrinja, Croatia.

  • Residents walk past debris caused by an earthquake in downtown Zagreb, Croatia.
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    Residents walk past debris caused by an earthquake in downtown Zagreb, Croatia.

  • A rescuer walks past a building damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia
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    A rescuer walks past a building damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia

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  • A woman reacts next to buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia.
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    A woman reacts next to buildings damaged in an earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia.

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