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Mini-tornadoes strike parts of UK |
Violent squalls hit parts of UK |
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A series of mini-tornadoes have struck communities across England, witnesses have said. | Heavy winds have struck communities across England, damaging homes and vehicles and uprooting trees. |
Residents reported that heavy gusts of wind have uprooted trees and caused damage to homes and vehicles. | The Met Office confirmed that a squall hit Northampton, where falling branches damaged an empty school bus. |
The Met Office confirmed that a mini-tornado hit Northampton, where an empty school bus was damaged by falling branches. | It also said that a violent storm damaged gardens and homes in Luton, Bedfordshire. Part of a factory roof was blown off in Breaston, Derbyshire. |
Similar conditions were reported in Derby, Luton, Nottinghamshire, Hampshire and the West Midlands. | Also affected were Farnborough, Hants, and Nuneaton, Warks. Similar conditions were reported in Ollerton, Notts. |
| The Met Office said that in Luton a violent storm hit at 0700 BST, damaging gardens and ripping tiles off house roofs. |
| According to the fire service, 20 houses were hit in Farnborough, Hampshire, at 0800 BST, tearing away a garage roof and uprooting trees. |
| Have you witnessed damage caused by strong winds in the UK? | Have you witnessed damage caused by strong winds in the UK? |
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