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Beachgoers Sent Running as Violent Storm Rocks Italian Resort

Violent storms took hold in parts of central Italy on Tuesday, July 9, causing major flooding in Ancona and damage in nearby areas.

Resorts south of the city reported damage on their seafronts. At Tortoreto Lido, strong winds and large hail sent beachgoers running.

Francesco Di Giandomenico was on hand to record the dramatic scene, as winds whipped up sand and a dark cloud loomed over the beach at Tortoreto Lido. Credit: Francesco di Giandomenico via Storyful