Suspected tornado left residents 'petrified' as it ripped through Staffordshire village
by Stephanie Wareham
Apr 15, 2024
3 minutes
A suspected tornado left residents “petrified” when it ripped through a Staffordshire village, sending trampolines and tiles flying and a caravan on its side.
“Gale-force” winds tore through the village of Knutton, near Stoke-on-Trent, at around 6.30am on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction for residents to clear up.
St Giles Road has been cordoned off by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service as they try to make homes, missing roof tiles and chimney pots safe.
David Hemming was at work when the strong winds hit
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