6 people found alive in Italian hotel hit by avalanche
Six people have been found alive Friday in an Italian hotel that was hit by an avalanche Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. Rescue workers have spoken several times with the survivors, who remain buried under the rubble, said Italian wire service ANSA. The Hotel Rigopiano in the central Abruzzo region was buried in the avalanche Wednesday following a series of earthquakes. At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 are still missing, a BBC report said. Two people were rescued from the hotel Thursday, according to ANSA.
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