Italy Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To 247
The number of people killed by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake in central Italy has risen from 159 to 247, officials have confirmed.
At least 247 people have died in an earthquake which has devastated parts of central Italy, regional officials have said.
The 6.2 magnitude quake struck the Lazio, Umbria and Le Marche regions in the early hours of Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction.
The death toll from the disaster has risen from 159 to 247, Italian authorities have confirmed.
Dozens are believed to be trapped in Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto, while thousands of others have been left homeless.
At least 368 people have been taken to hospital with injuries.
Sergio Pirozzi, mayor of Amatrice, said: "The town isn't here any more.
"I believe the toll will rise."
Many of the victims were children, Italy's health minister Beatrice Lorenzin said.
An 18-month-old girl was among the victims in Arquata del Tronto, while an 11-year-old boy died after the collapse of a hotel in Amatrice.
Rescue teams and volunteers have poured in from across Italy, using bulldozers and often their bare hands to pull survivors from the wreckage.
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