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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Emily Shugerman

US weather: Trail of destruction caused by Ohio tornado

This is the destruction wrought by a tornado that hit Ohio this week, bringing up to 100mph(161 km/h) winds to some areas.

The tornado hit Franklin County Ohio, according to the National Weather Service, causing the most damage near an interstate highway. Multiple town homes were damaged, and a free-standing garage was completely destroyed.

Other homes had garage doors pushed in and pieces of roofing stripped off. At least eight electric transmission poles were also downed, according to the weather service.

"It was like God's hand just slammed down right here," Grove City resident Jon Glazer told the Columbus Dispatch.

Emergency Preparedness Manager Dave Callahan told the Associated Press that about 600 customers did not have any electricity that afternoon. Nearby Grove City allowed those affected to warm up at the local YMCA.

There were no reported injuries.

Five different tornadoes touched down in Ohio on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the weather service. Ohio sees an average of 19 tornadoes per year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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