# Video shows powerful tornado hitting Sicily, Italy

https://mins.news/en/video/93569

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-09 16:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXy2-rPtApo

> A powerful tornado hit western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, a school and cars in Marsala and Petrosino. Trapani Mayor Giacomo Tranchida said 10 people, including five children, were hospitalized. Firefighters sent teams to help residents and drivers in distress.

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