© ReutersA 6.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked a swathes of northern Italy, killing at least four people.
© AFPMany historic buildings across Emilia Romagna were destroyed, with the government describing the damage to the region's cultural heritage as "significant".
© ReutersSome 50 people were reportedly injured in the tremor, which caused thousands of others to flee into the streets.
© UnknownAmong the dead were two overnight workers at a ceramic factory that collapsed in Sant'Agostino, near Ferrara.
© ReutersItalian media reported two more quake-related deaths, and there are fears that a number of people may still be buried under rubble.
© ReutersTerrified residents tried to salvage whatever they could, as many decided to stay on the streets fearing new tremors.
© AFPThe quake struck in the middle of the night, about 35km (22 miles) north of the city of Bologna.
© ReutersThere are fears that the death toll may rise further.
© AFPVulnerable residents in Finale Emilia and other towns have been evacuated to shelters.
Seems that sometimes getting that close parking spot isn't a good thing.