Two tornadoes struck the coastal town of Marsala in western Sicily on Friday, injuring dozens of people and damaging buildings after a powerful storm approached from the Mediterranean, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- Two tornadoes struck Marsala on Sicily's west coast, the Guardian reported.
- Dozens of people were injured.
- Buildings including a school were damaged and cars were overturned.
- Videos circulating online showed two waterspouts approaching the town from the sea.
- The storm approached from the Mediterranean.
Two tornadoes have struck the coastal town of Marsala in western Sicily, injuring dozens of people and damaging buildings, according to the Guardian. The town, on the island’s west coast, was badly affected after a powerful storm approached from the Mediterranean.
The tornadoes damaged a number of buildings, including a school, and overturned cars, the Guardian reported. Dozens of people were injured.
A series of videos began to circulate on Friday morning showing two waterspouts approaching the Sicilian town from the sea, according to the Guardian. The footage showed people bracing for the storms’ arrival.
Further details on the extent of the damage and the condition of those injured were not available in the reporting.
Why it matters
An event injuring dozens and damaging a school and other buildings highlights the impact severe storms can have on coastal communities. The scenes in Marsala drew attention online as the waterspouts approached from the sea.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the tornadoes hit?
They struck the coastal town of Marsala on the west coast of Sicily, which was badly affected by the storm.
How many people were injured?
According to the Guardian, dozens of people were injured in the event.
What damage was caused?
Buildings were damaged, including a school, and cars were overturned as the tornadoes moved through the town.
Timeline
- Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily
The Guardian World: 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 beg