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Hundreds queue for food after Spanish earthquake

  • Earthquake killed eight people

  • Residents kept away from homes pending inspections

  • Government sends hundreds of troops, tents, camp hospital

By Juan Medina

LORCA, Spain, May 12 (Reuters) - Hundreds of people queued for food aid in the Spanish town of Lorca and wandered the streets wrapped in blankets on Thursday after an earthquake killed eight people and injured more than 120.

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