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France: Tornado ravages small village

France: Tornado ravages small village. 🌪️ A tornado of rare intensity devastated the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the afterma…

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France: Tornado ravages small village. 🌪️ A tornado of rare intensity devastated the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the aftermath as resembling "wartime". At least 39 people were injured, including two severely.

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France: Tornado ravages small village.Supported · Medium-high confidence
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France: Tornado ravages small village.
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