After originally stating that one body had been discovered, the Italian fire service, Vigili del Fuoco, said on its official Twitter account Sunday that another person has died in the collapse, and that the two dead victims are a man and a woman, reports CNN.

Fuoco said seven people remain missing.

As per fire service, two people have been rescued alive so far.

A gas canister used for heating was found in their room. It is thought to have leaked and poisoned them, reports ANSA news agency.

An autopsy of the bodies will be conducted.