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Twin waterspouts hit Marsala, causing damage and injuries

A twin waterspout struck Marsala, resulting in significant damage and injuries among the population.

10 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Twin waterspouts hit Marsala, causing damage and injuries — Archive photoPhoto: MM · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Two waterspouts developed off the coast of Marsala, in the province of Trapani, and made landfall, causing severe damage. According to reports, the vortices struck buildings, cars, and crops, leaving a trail of destruction in the area.

The damage has been significant in various locations, including Marsala and Petrosino, where a car hit by the waterspout fell into a gorge. Injured individuals have been transported to the hospital, with at least two people in critical condition, while others sustained less serious injuries. Among the injured are also children, some of whom were immediately taken to the hospital, with one person in more serious condition.

Twin waterspouts hit Marsala, causing damage and injuries — Photo: Mauro Cateb · Flickr · BY-SA

Schools have been damaged, particularly the De Gasperi school in Marsala, and emergency interventions have been activated. Seven thousand firefighters, with reinforcements from Palermo and Agrigento, have been involved in rescue and safety operations.

The Department of Civil Protection has issued an orange weather alert for Lazio and Campania due to adverse conditions affecting much of southern Italy.

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