Footage of massive landslide hitting town of Niscemi in Sicily

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Aerial footage released on Tuesday Jan 27, 2026 shows a massive landslide cutting through parts of Niscemi, in Sicily, Italy, with large sections of earth collapsing and sliding toward built-up areas. The video captures extensive ground movement and debris covering roads and land around the town, highlighting the scale of the slope failure. Local authorities have not immediately released details on injuries or damage. Landslides are not uncommon in parts of Sicily following periods of heavy rain, and emergency services are believed to be assessing the situation.