At least 35 dead following bridge collapse in Italy

The number of people who have died following the collapse of a motorway bridge in Genoa has risen to 35

Pic credit: Twitter/@News_Executive

That's according to Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Matteo Salvini.

#14agosto il video del crollo di #PonteMorandi a #Genova Polcevera Morandi@VAIstradeanas @DPCgov @emergenzavvf @Viminale @ComunediGenova @StradeAnas pic.twitter.com/9viaWCfAcu

— Polizia di Stato (@poliziadistato) August 14, 2018

At least two people have been rescued from the rubble, but many online say that there is a huge amount of rubble left to search through.

The bridge in question was built in the 1960s and sent multiple vehicles plunging approximately 50m to the ground, according to reports.

The incident occured around 11.30am today during a violent storm.

Around 200 firefighters are responding to the incident and scrambling to find survivors.

We are aware of reports of an incident in Genoa, Italy. Those in the area should follow the advice of local authorities. Anyone with concerns in relation to an Irish citizen who they believe to be in the area can contact @dfatirl on 01 4082000 (or +353 1 4082000 from outside Irl)

— IrelandEmbassyRome (@IrlEmbRome) August 14, 2018

More as we get it.