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17/05/2011 - Grieving Spain Mourns Lorca Earthquake Victims.
The earthquake-stricken Spanish town of Lorca has held a funeral Mass for victims of Wednesday's disaster.
Nine people were killed when a magnitude-5.1 quake struck the town, just two hours after one measuring 4.4.
Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and Crown Prince Felipe and his wife were among hundreds attending the Mass in a large hangar-like structure.
Thousands of buildings in the historic town have been damaged or destroyed and many residents have left.
Mayor Francisco Jodar said 80% of buildings in Lorca - a town of 93,000 - suffered some damage.
Some have gone to stay with friends and family in other areas, because their homes are unsafe or they fear aftershocks.
Troops and emergency workers have put up tents for thousands of homeless people still in Lorca.
As the funeral Mass began, Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia consoled grieving mourners. Hundreds attended the service.
The Mass was said for all nine victims in front of four coffins. Among those who died were a 13-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman who was eight months pregnant.
Nine people were killed when a magnitude-5.1 quake struck the town, just two hours after one measuring 4.4.
Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and Crown Prince Felipe and his wife were among hundreds attending the Mass in a large hangar-like structure.
Thousands of buildings in the historic town have been damaged or destroyed and many residents have left.
Mayor Francisco Jodar said 80% of buildings in Lorca - a town of 93,000 - suffered some damage.
Some have gone to stay with friends and family in other areas, because their homes are unsafe or they fear aftershocks.
Troops and emergency workers have put up tents for thousands of homeless people still in Lorca.
As the funeral Mass began, Crown Prince Felipe and his wife Letizia consoled grieving mourners. Hundreds attended the service.
The Mass was said for all nine victims in front of four coffins. Among those who died were a 13-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman who was eight months pregnant.
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