(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 18 - Firefighters in the night between
Thursday and Friday carried out rescue operations after the
Cornia river broke its banks in the area of Campiglia Marittima
near Livorno due to the torrential rain, flooding the nearby
countryside as well as a residential area.
In particular, a retirement home was evacuated.
The mayor of Campiglia Marittima, Alberta Ticciati, urged
residents to shelter in place and move to the top floors of
residential buildings.
Schools remained closed in the area. (ANSA).
Cornia river breaks banks near Livorno
Rescue operations ongoing