Two killed as tornado rips through Italian island of Pantelleria

Nine more people injured, four seriously, after whirlwind rips off roofs and leaves cars upturned

Two people have been killed and nine injured after a tornado tore through the Italian island of Pantelleria in the Mediterranean, leaving a path of destruction. The whirlwind ripped off roofs and flipped over at least six cars, with residents describing the scene as apocalyptic".

Four of the nine injured are in serious condition, according to the authorities. A hospital helicopter from nearby Lampedusa island was initially unable to reach the island to provide assistance because of the bad weather.