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10/05/2007
'Mini-tornado' hits Carrickfergus
A number of houses were damaged in Carrickfergus last night after what local residents described as a mini-tornado swept through the town.
Tiles were stripped off roofs and cars were tossed about as freak winds hit the Thorndene Park area at around 9pm.
A number of cars were damaged, and a motorist was also hospitalised after crashing his car in the strong gales.
One woman said her jeep shook from side to side.
Earlier police issued a warning advising motorists to take extra care as heavy rain spread across Northern Ireland.
(CD)
Tiles were stripped off roofs and cars were tossed about as freak winds hit the Thorndene Park area at around 9pm.
A number of cars were damaged, and a motorist was also hospitalised after crashing his car in the strong gales.
One woman said her jeep shook from side to side.
Earlier police issued a warning advising motorists to take extra care as heavy rain spread across Northern Ireland.
(CD)
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