Copenhagen, 8 April 2009 - As rescue workers continue to search the rubble, the full scale of the earthquake and its aftershocks that struck the town of L'Aquila and surrounding villages is becoming clearer. Latest figures from the Minister of Labour, Health and Social Policy and the President of the Abbruzzo Region indicate that 251 people have died, 1179 were injured and 25 000 have lost their homes and are temporarily displaced.

"Our thoughts are with those affected