Tornado Tears Through Western Sicily, Injuring Nine and Causing Extensive Damage
Emergency crews reported 9 injuries as the tornado overturned cars, damaged a school and homes, and disrupted rail service across western Sicily.
- On Friday, a violent tornado struck Marsala, Sicily, damaging The Alcide Gasperi school and injuring four children and five adults.
- Waterspouts formed over the sea before moving inland to southern Marsala between Strasatti and Terrenove, causing widespread destruction across the Trapani area.
- High winds overturned cars, destroyed houses, and damaged farm warehouses, while the storm brought down numerous trees and electricity poles across the region.
- Regional deputy of the Star Movement Cristina Ciminnski described the scene as "shocking," while Rai reported emergency crews brought the situation "under control" by early afternoon.
- Significant damage also occurred in neighboring Petrosino, and BBC Weather reports conditions have eased in Sicily though additional severe thunderstorms are forecast across the central Mediterranean.
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A tornado hit the west coast of Sicily, Italy, on Friday. The phenomenon, accompanied by marine trombs, injured several people and caused significant material damage. Watch the spectacular images in the video below. - Towels torn, cars raised... Spectacular images of the tornado that caused several injuries in Sicily (Weather and weather).
A RARE and powerful tornado has hit the west coast of Sicily, causing extensive damage.
<p>Tornado in Sicily overturns cars and seriously injures people Tornado destroyed a house and damaged a school in Marsala and nearby towns. Spouses hospitalized in serious condition, authorities will highlight funds.</p>
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By Danilo Arnone MARSALA, Italy, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Vehicles were overturned and two people seriously injured on Friday when a tornado swept through the Sicilian city of Marsala and neighbouring towns, in what experts said was an almost unprecedented ...
The storm left destroyed houses, cars dragged and six children injured in a school where there were 273 students
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