Rare Tornado Strikes England, Causes Damage and Panic

A rare tornado touched down in Aldershot, England, causing significant damage to trees and homes. Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported. The tornado, classified as light to mild, lasted less than a minute but left a lasting impact on residents. Authorities are assessing the damage.

A rare tornado touched down in England, toppling trees, tearing off roof tiles, and terrifying residents.

No injuries were reported after the twister struck Aldershot, a town about 50 km (30 miles) southwest of London, at midday Friday amid thunder and rain.

"The trees in the back garden were bent over and it was freaking us out,'' local resident Louise Le Poidevin said. "Everything was lifted off the ground, the leaves were in a big spiral going round. I thought the doors and windows would come in, the noise was terrifying, then a gazebo came flying over." "Then as soon as it started, 30, 40, 50 seconds later, it had gone,'' she said.

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation, a private research group, said the tornado travelled 2 km (1.25 miles) and had a preliminary rating as light or mild.

Authorities said the winds damaged several homes and trees.

(With inputs from agencies.)