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Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily

Al Jazeera Friday 09 October 2026, 16:37 UTC 1 min read
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Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily NewsFeed Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing injuries, widespread destruction and forcing evacuations across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino. Published On 9 Oct 2026

Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily NewsFeed Powerful tornado rips through western Sicily A powerful tornado tore through western Sicily, causing injuries, widespread destruction and forcing evacuations across the cities of Marsala and Petrosino. Published On 9 Oct 2026
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