Anxious early hours after an magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit northern Italy. Rescue workers searching for locals trapped under rubble were forced to proceed with caution as a series of aftershocks made their way through the region.

Emergency services put the death toll at 15. Hundreds of people are injured and many businesses, including car maker Ferrari closed their plants due to safety concerns.

The earthquake which was centered near the town of Modena was felt as far south as central Italy and is the second to hit Italy in just over a week.

Deborah Gembara, Reuters