Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily
Marsala on island’s west coast badly affected after powerful storm approached from Mediterranean Two tornadoes have struck the coastal town of Marsala in…
The Guardian reports: Marsala on island’s west coast badly affected after powerful storm approached from Mediterranean Two tornadoes have struck the coastal town of Marsala in western Sicily, injuring dozens of people, damaging buildings including a school, and overturning cars.
A series of videos began to circulate on Friday morning showing two waterspouts approaching the Sicilian town from the sea as people braced for their arrival.
This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Sicily, Mediterranean Two and Marsala.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Sicily, Mediterranean Two, Marsala, Sicilian
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- World
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