Rescue effort underway in northern Italy - thousands evacuated

Floods hit northern Italy

Vehicles caught in a flood in Castel Bolognese, near Imola, Italy Source: Getty / Anadolu Agency

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Torrential rain and devastating flooding have wreaked havoc through Italy's historic Emilia-Romagna region. At least nine people have died so far and thousands are being evacuated from the northern region.

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