Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city
A tornado struck the Sicilian city of Marsala and the town of Petrosino, causing property damage and injuring two people. Severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, have been reported across the island.
Why it matters
The event underscores the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the Mediterranean region, posing risks to local infrastructure and public safety.
Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city Close Dramatic footage shows the moment a tornado ripped through the city of Marsala and nearby town Petrosino, in Sicily.
The tornado injured two people and caused damage to buildings with the strong winds flipping cars according to local media.
Thunderstorms moved across the island on Friday, and while conditions have eased across Sicily, more are forecast across parts of the central Mediterranean.
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