ROME, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- A criminal investigation has been launched to determine why buildings that were reportedly reinforced, collapsed during an earthquake that struck the country Aug. 24.
At least 290 people died in the 6.2 magnitude quake, which centered on the town of Amatice. In addition to the deaths, thousands more were injured and left homeless, now living in tents or in their cars, International Business Times reported.