LA LAIGNE, France, June 18, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Residents of a region in western France on Saturday counted the cost after being stunned by a rare earthquake that has left dozens of homes damaged. In the town of La Laigne, many homes were left cracked with stones and tiles on the ground and chimneys looking as though they could tumble at any moment. In La Laigne, "135 buildings were affected by the earthquake overall" and "170 people need to be relocated", said local fire service chief Didier Marcaillou. A baker in La Laigne for 33 years, Cecile Apperce was at her counter on Friday when the earthquake struck. - 'Unusual earthquake' -The quake was also felt in other areas, including the nearby department of Deux-Sevres where two people were lightly wounded, the emergency services said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha June 18, 2023 04:09 UTC