Damage caused by a tornado on the Italian island of Pantelleria (AP)A tornado on a small Italian island in the Mediterranean swept up several cars, killing two people and injuring several others, firefighters said. In a tweet, firefighters said the twister struck on Pantelleria, which is south of Sicily, shortly before 7pm on Friday. The Italian news agency Ansa said the dead were identified as island residents, a firefighter who is stationed on the island and an 86-year-old man. Expand Close The aftermath of a tornado in Pantelleria, Sicily (AP) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The aftermath of a tornado in Pantelleria, Sicily (AP)The victims were in separate cars which were among some 10 vehicles that were flipped into the air by the force of the tornado, Ansa said. Nine persons were injured, including two in critical condition, Pantelleria mayor Vincenzo Vittorio Campo told Sky TG24 TV.

Source: Irish Independent September 10, 2021 23:03 UTC