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Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city

Tornado causes damage and injuries in Sicily

By Sachin Suresh · Published · 3 min read
Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city — World report
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The brief

Tornado causes damage and injuries in Sicily

The story

A tornado has caused damage and injuries in the city of Marsala and nearby town Petrosino in Sicily.

Dramatic footage shows the moment the tornado ripped through the area, according to BBC News — World.

The tornado injured two people and caused damage to buildings, with the strong winds flipping cars, local media reported.

A closer look

Thunderstorms moved across the island on Friday, and while conditions have eased across Sicily, more are forecast across parts of the central Mediterranean.

The exact extent of the damage and the number of people affected by the tornado are not immediately clear.

Further information on the incident is available on the BBC News — World website.

The wider picture

The incident is reported to have occurred in the city of Marsala and nearby town Petrosino in Sicily.

The tornado is said to have caused damage to buildings and injured two people, according to local media.

The strong winds from the tornado are reported to have flipped cars, causing further damage and disruption.

Further detail

The incident is part of a larger weather system that has seen thunderstorms move across the island of Sicily.

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