Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily
The coastal town of Marsala was hit by two tornadoes after a powerful storm approached from the Mediterranean. Buildings, including a school, were damaged, and cars were overturned.
Dozens of people were hurt by flying debris and broken glass. At least 11 were taken to hospital.
A 70-year-old man was among the most seriously injured. He was admitted to hospital in Mazara del Vallo with multiple fractures and was in critical condition.
The storm has renewed attention on severe weather risks in southern Italy. The article does not report a formal assessment of the tornadoes’ cause or outline what happens next.
Experts have previously linked high Mediterranean temperatures to extreme weather. A storm in August 2024 sank the Bayesian yacht off Sicily, killing seven people, including tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter.
Key points
- Two tornadoes hit Marsala on Sicily’s west coast.
- Dozens were injured; at least 11 went to hospital.
- A school and other buildings were damaged, and cars overturned.