Terrifying moment tornado rips through Sicily flipping cars & injuring at least two people in trail of destruction

1 comment 1 Next THIS is the terrifying moment a freak tornado rips through west Sicily and flings cars into the air with at least two people injured. The raging column of dust can be seen barreling along the coastline of Marsala as extreme winds rip off roofs and hurl debris across roads. 6 Horrifying plumes of dust whirled through streets and pummelled into schools Credit: x.com/@Meteovilles/ 6 The coast of Marsala has been plunged into chaos after the freak tornado ripped through seas Credit: x.com/@PavanFederico00 Advertisement 6 The wreck of a car flipped over in the winds Credit: X.com/volcaholic1/ 6 Terrifying photos show a thick column of dust and debris whirling on the shoreline Credit: x.com/@PavanFederico00 Shocking footage shows monster clouds of dust fill the skies as the violent gusts rage though the historic Lilybæan port. Two people have been seriously injured after their car was flipped into a ravine by the powerful winds, according to one local report . Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. The extent of their injuries is unclear. A school was also plunged into chaos after being struck by violent gusts of wind. Several children were injured after the double waterspout struck the Alcide De Gasperi school in Strasatti during lessons. Bookshelves were overturned and windows shattered as emergency services raced to assist the wounded, acording to La Sicilia . Advertisement None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening but one boy has been rushed to hospital. 6 One car was completely overturned in the tornado Credit: X.com/volcaholic1/ 6 More damaged vehicles as thunderclouds loom overhead Credit: X.com/volcaholic1/ Thunderstorms and heavy rains have been battering the region for hours – particularly in the Trapani area and along the Tyrrhenian coast. Most read in The Sun PLANE HORROR Man killed in horror light aircraft crash as emergency crews attend EUROPE RAGE Masked protesters hurl firecrackers at cops in Belgium after French riots LOCKED UP Mastermind of global monkey torture ring caged after 'zoo sadists' paid for abuse MID-AIR HORROR Eight rushed to hospital after severe turbulence sparks emergency landing The terrifying weather phenomenon is known as a double waterspout – a whirling mass of wind which brews over the seas before travelling inland. Advertisement One striken witness wrote online: “I’ve never been afraid of dying like I was a few hours ago”. They added that the tornado quadrupled in size in just two minutes. Hundred-year-old trees have been ripped from their roots and agricultural warehouses have been flattened by the violent vortex. Damage has also been reported in Petrosino and near Strasatti stadium with several people ejected from their cars as they were flipped into the air. Several people have been rpeorted missing amid the devastation, according to Marsala News . Advertisement Officials have not yet confirmed the reports. Firefighters and police are racing to the rescue after being inundated with hundreds of emergency calls. RECOMMENDED STORIES Traffic in some areas has also come to a standstill as debris litters the roads and cars are wrecked by the violent winds. Local authorities have urged residents to exercise maximum caution and to limit travel to affected areas. 1 comment 1