Tornado

A powerful tornado struck Marsala in western Sicily, injuring 11 people, damaging buildings, and trapping students in a school as extreme weather hits Italy.

The tornado struck with great force in the Aude department. Two missing people were found under the rubble of a house with minor injuries. 41 people were treated and 15 were evacuated to hospitals. About 600 residents were evacuated from their homes.

The tornado hit Pomas in the southwest of the country, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and leaving thousands of homes without electricity. 15 of the injured were taken to hospitals, including a pregnant woman whose house collapsed on her. The storms caused disruptions on roads, trains, and flights, and even led to the suspension of a stage in the Vuelta a España cycling race.