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.
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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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