Tornado sweeps through Carlepont, Oise, damaging 44 buildings, France
Image credit: SDIS de l'Oise (Page officielle des sapeurs-pompiers de l'Oise / SDIS 60)
A damaging tornado swept through the village of Carlepont in the Oise department, France, at around 17:30 LT on June 18, 2024, damaging 44 buildings and 2 powerlines. 55 firefighters and 25 engines were deployed to the scene to assess the damage.
The tornado did not cause any casualties but significant damage was reported.
According to the Oise Firefighters Department, 44 buildings were affected, the damage mainly being from blown-off tiles and roofing elements.
A high voltage line was also damaged, which could have consequences for two neighboring municipalities, according to the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of Oise.
As per the latest updates, 55 firefighters and 25 engines were deployed to the scene for damage control and repairs.
INTEMPÉRIES : Une #tornade a touché la commune de #Carlepont, dans l'Oise. Des dégâts sont signalés, les pompiers mènent des reconnaissances sur place (Courrier picard / Météo Nord Parisien). pic.twitter.com/uqVe2bsehy
— Infos Françaises (@InfosFrancaises) June 18, 2024
Tornade confirmée à Carlepont (Oise) ce mardi soir. Importants dégâts rapportés sur au moins deux rues d’après les témoignages. Un poste de commandement des pompiers en cours d’installation.
— Kévin Floury (@kevinfloury) June 18, 2024
Vidéo via Infos à travers l’Oise ITO60 (Facebook). pic.twitter.com/kpsTyq0duX
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1 Tornado hits Carlepont, “significant damage” announces mayor – OH – June 18, 2024
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