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Locals flee homes as Naples rocked by one of worst earthquakes in 40 years

People took to the streets following the quake . Photo: AP

People took to the streets following the quake . Photo: AP

Steffie Banatvala

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Naples has been rocked by one of the worst earthquakes in the region for 40 years, with residents forced to sleep on streets.

A “huge roar” preceded the tremors in the southern Italian city, sending people running for the streets at around 1.25am yesterday.

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