Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing destruction across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:37:33 UTC.

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