Italy earthquake: at least three dead as buildings collapse after 6.2 magnitude quake – live

• ‘Severe’ earthquake hits central Italy, is felt in Rome
• Mayor of Amatrice says half of the town is ‘isn’t here anymore’

Rescuers search a crumbled building in Arcuata del Tronto, central Italy, where a 6.2 earthquake struck just after 3:30am.

Rescuers work at a collapsed house following a quake in Amatrice, central Italy, August 24, 2016