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1. Two people are killed and nine more are wounded as a severe whirlwind hit Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy.
   2021-09-10 21:07:11 (First version)
2. Two people are killed and nine others are injured after a powerful whirlwind hits Pantelleria, Sicily, Italy.
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