Quake in Florence disrupts Italy's national train network

iStock/ Petrovich9

Rail links across the Italian city of Florence have been disrupted following an earthquake on Monday morning.

In a statement, unit of the state-run rail company, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, said the rail links were "suspended as a precaution, in order to allow the examination of the state of the infrastructure".

According to the US Geological Survey, the 4.8-magnitude tremor hit the central Apennine mountains at 0230 GMT.

There are no reports of casualties.

More from International

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Motor Mania

    10:00am - Noon

  • The Best of Dubai Eye 103.8

    Noon - 4:00pm

    Hear the highlights from the week gone by on Dubai Eye 103.8. Listen again to the best interviews, advice and the top stories that has gripped our conversation this week.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!