Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily

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What happened

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.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:00:31 UTC.

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