Several schools in Rome evacuated after emailed bomb threats: media

ROME, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Several schools were evacuated in the Italian capital on Wednesday after being targeted by bomb threats, local media reported.

The threats were triggered by several emails sent to schools in the south district of Appio-Tuscolano, including primary schools and nurseries, according to Adnkronos news agency.

Pupils and staff were all evacuated to a safe location, and security checks were currently underway in those facilities.