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Czech Republic: 'Apocalyptic' scenes after tornado

A rare tornado has swept through several villages in the Czech Republic, killing five people and leaving more than 150 others injured.

One eyewitness filmed the tornado toppling trees before it smashed through the window they were standing beside on Thursday.

Later pictures show the extent of the damage left in its wake.

Read more: Deadly tornado wreaks havoc in Czech villages

25 June 2021

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