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Winds of 120 km/h overturn four planes at an Italian airport

Winds of 120 km/h overturn four planes at an Italian airport
Winds of 120 km/h overturn four planes at an Italian airport

Violent gusts of wind swept through the city of Forlì, in the Emilia-Romagna region, throwing and overturning four light aircraft on the tarmac of the local airport. The facility had to close temporarily for about an hour.

It was a scene of devastation that the teams at Forlì airport discovered on August 23, 2026. Winds reaching some 120 km/h swept through this city in Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy, with enough force to move and overturn four light aircraft parked on the tarmac.

Faced with the severe weather conditions, airport authorities announced the temporary closure of the airport, which lasted approximately one hour before the situation allowed operations to resume.

No injuries were immediately reported. Material damage was limited to the aircraft hit by the gusts of wind.

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