Tornado Strikes North of Paris, Causing Fatalities and Widespread Damage
FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20251 min14,105 views
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- πͺοΈ A powerful tornado struck districts north of Paris, causing significant destruction in a matter of seconds.
- π¨ Winds reaching up to 200 km/h tore through the area, toppling construction cranes and damaging homes.
Fatalities and Injuries
- π One person was killed, and four others sustained critical injuries when three construction cranes collapsed.
- π Residents described the terrifying experience, with one individual stating they thought it was "the end" as a crane fell towards their home.
Widespread Damage and Impact
- π₯ The tornado caused extensive damage across approximately 10 districts, with Ermont being the hardest hit.
- π³ Uprooted trees, debris, and broken glass littered the streets, and a car was seen lifted and thrown against a building.
- ποΈ Many homes suffered severe damage, with shattered windows and debris filling living spaces.
- π As of Tuesday, 40 homes remained without power following the storm.
Personal Accounts of the Event
- π¨ Residents described the sudden onset of intense wind, followed by the collapse of structures.
- π Families sought shelter, with one family staying in a school gym after their home was damaged.
- π£οΈ Survivors expressed feelings of helplessness against the force of nature, emphasizing that there was "nothing you can do against nature."
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