A severe tornado has swept through parts of Sicily, causing damage to both the city of Marsala and the town of Petrosino, according to reporting by BBC News.

Dramatic footage captured during the weather event shows the massive tornado moving across the region. As the storm progressed through the populated areas, it inflicted damage on several buildings and cars in its path.

The video evidence highlights the scale and force of the tornado as it traveled across the Sicilian landscape, leaving visible destruction behind.

Readers can find the full original report and view the footage on the BBC News website.