Tornado tears through French village leaving dozens injured

The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.

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Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region

A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages and transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.

By FRANCE 24

France tornado damage: Scary videos show twister ripping through towns; dozens injured, hundreds of homes affected

More than 120 emergency responders were sent to the affected area to assist with rescue and recovery efforts and15 people were taken to hospitals for treatment.