WATCH: Tornado rips through Derbyshire town
Roof tiles were ripped off, garden walls were blown down and gardens left in ruins as the tornado hit Alfreton.
Houses torn apart as 'mini-tornado' hits Derbyshire
Thousands of pounds worth of damage has been caused to homes in Alfreton, Derbyshire, after a tornado hit the area.
Pictures posted to Twitter by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service show roofs torn from houses, gardens ripped up and debris lying in the streets after strong winds this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Catherine Street this afternoon.
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