Paderborn, a city in western Germany, was hit by a tornado on Friday. Forty people were injured as a result. Ten of them are in serious condition, police said.
The police spoke of “chaos” in the city. The tornado also caused significant material damage. Several homes were damaged and trees fell. The severe weather is currently crossing Germany and, according to meteorologists, was caused by abnormally high temperatures.
Paderborn is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, halfway between Frankfurt and Hamburg. It was also violent in Lippstadt, another city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, writes BILD† A tornado is said to have raged through the streets of the city, causing considerable damage, according to the fire department. The tornado has been confirmed by an expert from the German Weather Service.