Tornado hits at least 40 in western Germany

Tornado in Canada (gif). File photo BERLIN, May 20. At least 40 people were affected by a tornado in western Germany, the tabloid BILD reported. Several tornadoes were observed in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday. In the evening, in the city of Lipstadt, tornadoes were observed on the streets, rescuers reported extensive damage caused by the elements. The police of the city of Paderborn reported 40 victims of the tornado. Details of the incident have not yet been provided.