UPDATE: Italy Earthquake: Death Toll Reaches 247 Amid Rescue Efforts

The death toll in the Italian earthquake has risen to at least 247 as thousands of rescuers continue efforts to find survivors.

UPDATE: Italy Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To At Least 120

At least 120 people have been killed and 368 injured in an earthquake that hit a mountainous area of central Italy, PM Matteo Renzi has said.

14 People Killed In Devastating Italian Earthquake (VIDEO)

People stand along a road following a quake in Amatrice, central Italy, August 24, 2016. © Remo Casilli / Reuters

Dramatic videos have emerged showing the grim aftermath of a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake that has reportedly left at least 14 people dead in central Italy. Local residents are seen sitting in despair and total shock in the rubble.