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Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school

editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco) · Africanews

Published 10 Oct 2026, 4:50 am·5 h ago·1 min read

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A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

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