Italian�Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 120 With About 100 Still Trapped Under The Rubble

The true horror of the Italian earthquake disaster was revealed today as witnesses likened the hellish scenes to 'Dante's inferno' while shocking pictures showed how four towns were almost wiped off the map.

At least 120 people were killed, including two babies, and 100 people are believed to be trapped under rubble after the 6.2-magnitude quake struck at 3.30am local time this morning while villagers slept in their beds. 

Today rescuers spoke of hearing children's screams from the rubble and locals were spotted frantically digging with their bare hands to try and save loved ones.