NNA – A wave ofnbsp;severe weather, accompanied by an intense hailstorm, hit north-east Italy on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and injuries.
The Veneto region was particularly hard hit, with 110 people hurt by the hailstones, broken glass and falls.
The region#39;s president, Luca Zaia, praised the immediate response from rescuers and workers trying to restore services and assess the damage.
Mantova province was battered, with hailstones as large as lemons causing significant damage to parked cars and buildings, including roof tiles and roof-mounted solar panels.
Most of the damage occurred in Mantova and the municipalities of Curtatone and San Giorgio Bigarello.
Fields of crops, particularly fruit trees, were devastated.
The storm began shortly after 11pm and became less severe as it moved south.
Numerous vehicles were damaged by the hail, with windshields shattered. High winds also led to the fall of several trees in the area of Castel d#39;Ario in Mantua.–agenciesnbsp;
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