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Strong winds cause damage in mid Wales

A yellow warning for wind is in place after heavy rain and strong winds cause damage in mid Wales.

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20 caravans overturn in park after severe weather causes damage

A car appears to have been crushed by an overturned caravan Credit: Twitter/Thomas Scarrott

Mid and West Fire Service say they have attended a caravan park in Aberystwyth after reports 20 of them overturned during severe gales.

Credit: Twitter/Thomas Scarrott

It comes following unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Clarach, Aberystwyth after winds reached over 80mph.

The fire service say they have left the scene now but are in attendance at a number of 'unsafe structures' in the area.

Mr Scarrott from Clarach Bay caravan park said they are still assessing the damage and are in the process of contacting the owners.

The wind went in a straight line.

It felt like being in a tornado.

– Thomas Scarrott, Clarach Bay Caravan Park

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