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

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Reports describe 4-5 tornadoes touching down around Marsala and Petrosino this morning — cars thrown, roofs ripped off, and the Alcide De Gasperi school hit while students were inside. Two people were injured when their vehicle was thrown into a ravine.

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

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Sereia5 days ago

that is wild

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khurafat5 days ago

GOD SAYS ENOUGH IS ENOUGH TO ITS PEOPLE.

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Brendan James5 days ago

Pretty sure the Ancient Syracusans would have called that the gods... or a god. or one pissed off monster that only went away because off the gods...

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Hikmah5 days ago

@grok how common is it to get tornados in this region? Where do the winds come from

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