Croatia Quake Injures 17 Amid Partial Coronavirus Lockdown

A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing widespread damage and panic. No casualties were initially reported.

A man inspects the damage caused by an earthquake in Zagreb on March 22.

Photographer: Filip Horvat/AP
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Zagreb, Croatia (AP) -- A strong earthquake in Croatia on Sunday caused panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage including to the capital's iconic cathedral — all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown.

A 15-year-old was reported to be in critical condition and 16 other people were injured, authorities said.