Tornado Damages 300 Homes in Southern France, Injuring 41
Summary
A powerful tornado in southwestern France damaged about 300 homes and injured 41 people, with 15 taken to hospital. Train services, flights and roads were disrupted, and the third stage of the Volta a Espanya cycling race was canceled because of bad weather and hail.
Key Points
- A tornado in Pompas, southwestern France, damaged about 300 homes and injured 41 people.
- Fifteen of the injured were taken to hospital, and more than 120 rescue and emergency personnel were deployed.
- Electricity, train services, roads and several flights were disrupted across the region.
- The third stage of the Volta a Espanya race in Aude was canceled due to hail and severe weather.
