Seven dead in earthquake in Croatia

Rescue teams spent the night cleaning up the ruins of damaged buildings in search of survivors.

A 12-year-old girl was left dead in Petrinje, the Croatian prime minister said until she visited the town.

Five people died in the town near Glina, his deputy said. A seventh victim was found in the ruins of a church in Zazina, state media report.

Petrinje's mayor said about half the city had been destroyed and that people had been taken out of the ruins.

Many residents were afraid to return to their homes at night in the event that their afternoons caused damage, reports the BBC.

Some people slept in their cars or stayed with relatives in other areas. About 200 people were sheltered in a military barracks. /kk/