15 heartbreaking photos from the devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Italy this morning

At least 10 people, including a young family of four, have been confirmed dead, after a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Italy in the wee hours of today.Panicked residents were sent fleeing into the streets of numerous towns and cities as the powerful quake brought buildings - including a hospital - crashing to the ground earlier today.

Rescuers are now pulling bloodied victims to safety and frantically searching for survivors.
 
See more heart breaking photos below: