LAST MINUTE NEWS: Croatia was shaken by a severe earthquake near its capital, Zagreb. 6.4 magnitude earthquake was felt over a wide area. It was stated that a 12-year-old girl died and many people were injured. The nuclear power plant was also closed as a precaution due to the earthquake.
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Breaking news! 1 person died due to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Croatia, while a man and his son were wounded from the wreckage.
The officials stated that the earthquake caused damage to many buildings and that the efforts to rescue those under the debris continue. It was announced that the first victim of the earthquake was a 12-year-old girl. Tomislav Fabijanic, head of Sisak Emergency Medical Services near Petrinja, said there were many injuries in Petrinja and Sisak. Emergency services also confirmed that many people were injured, but no details were given on the subject.
In the statement made by the government, it stated that aid teams across the country directed to Petrinja, while it reported that after the earthquake felt in the capital, Zagreb. There a density in the entrance and exit of the city and telephone lines cut.
The earthquake was felt in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Germany and Slovenia, as well as Croatia. Slovenia announced the shutdown of the only nuclear power plant 100 km from its epicenter as a precaution.
Petrinja Mayor Darinko Dumbovic called for help from fire brigades across the country.
It was stated that 4 and 3 magnitude aftershocks were experienced after the 6.4 earthquake.
By the way, two earthquakes of magnitude 5 occurred in Petrinja yesterday in a row, and these earthquakes caused damage to buildings.
