US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
A 29-year-old Kansas man has died following a lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna, prompting regional safety concerns.
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A 29-year-old Kansas man has died following a lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna, prompting regional safety concerns.
A 30-year-old American tourist was killed by a lightning strike while hiking on Mount Etna, which is currently erupting.
A major eruption of Mount Etna has disrupted air travel over Sicily, with Catania airport closed until Saturday.
Mount Etna’s persistent eruption has shuttered Catania airport, causing widespread flight cancellations during the peak summer holiday season.
Mount Etna's eruption is causing widespread travel disruption and flight cancellations at Sicily's Catania Airport.