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Italy earthquake: Death toll hits 250; state of emergency declared

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in central Italy rose to 250 on Thursday as rescuers continued a grim search for corpses and powerful aftershocks rocked the devastated area.

Italy earthquake claims 247 lives as rescuers look for survivors in the rubble

Rescuers stand by a collapsed house following an earthquake in Amatrice, central Italy on Wednesday, 24 August, 2016. A strong earthquake in central Italy reduced three towns to rubble as people slept early Wednesday.

Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to 247 as rescuers search for survivors

The death toll from a powerful earthquake that shook central Italy rose to 247 on Thursday, officials said, as rescuers desperately searched for survivors in the rubble of devastated mountain villages.

Italy earthquake kills 159 as rescuers race to find survivors

A powerful earthquake shook central Italy, leaving at least 159 people dead and a trail of destruction across several mountain villages packed with holidaymakers.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hits central Italy, at least 3 people killed

Central Italy was struck by a powerful, 6.2-magnitude earthquake in the early hours on Wednesday, leaving at least three people dead.