Spaniards flee earthquake-hit town

Thousands of Spaniards have fled the town of Lorca after two earthquakes killed nine people and caused extensive damage.

Spaniards flee earthquake-hit town

Thousands of Spaniards have fled the town of Lorca after two earthquakes killed nine people and caused extensive damage.

Lorca has a population of about 90,000 but was transformed into a ghost town, with a steady stream of cars carrying residents fearful of aftershocks to nearby cities and towns to stay with relatives.

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