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Severe Tornado Strikes Sicilian City of Marsala and Town of Petrosino

A powerful tornado swept through Marsala and Petrosino in Sicily, injuring two people and causing widespread damage to buildings and vehicles. The extreme weather followed a series of thunderstorms that hit the island, with further unsettled conditions expected in the central Mediterranean.

A severe tornado tore through the city of Marsala and the nearby town of Petrosino in Sicily, leaving behind a trail of damaged buildings and overturned vehicles captured in dramatic footage. According to local media reports, the violent weather event resulted in two injuries and significant structural damage across the affected areas.

The destructive weather system struck as heavy thunderstorms swept across the Mediterranean island on Friday. While meteorological conditions have temporarily calmed down across Sicily following the passage of the storm, forecasters warn that additional stormy weather is expected to develop across various parts of the central Mediterranean region.