Some 50 homes in Nuneaton have been damaged by a tornado, emergency crews have reported.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue said four crews and a hydraulic platform were in the Mallard Avenue area after roofs were left unsafe by the high winds.

Meanwhile, police said Trafford Drive was closed after 20 homes were damaged and a tree uprooted.

Beryl Warburton, 79, who lives on Trafford Drive, said the storm was "frightening" when it struck about 0615 BST.

"Some of the houses have had their roofs taken off completely, some have lost parts of their roofs," she said.

"One of them has got holes up there and water in their bedroom."

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council said about 35 properties in the Mallard Avenue and Kingfisher Way areas of Nuneaton were damaged by severe weather early on Monday morning.

"The main damage caused has been the loss of roof tiles to properties in the area," the council said in a statement.

"The most severe damage was caused in Kingfisher Way where approximately 10 properties were severely damaged."

A spokeswoman for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue said the crews were involved in the clean-up operation.

"They are getting tiles off roofs and making sure there is nothing that can fall on people," a spokeswoman said.

Council officers said they had found no apparent major structural damage.

Christine Kerr, chief executive of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, said: "Our council officers on site have confirmed that there is no apparent major structural damage to the properties which would leave any resident in danger.

"However, we do advise residents not to stand under the eaves of the houses should there be any further roof tiles lost."

BBC NEWS | England | Coventry/Warwickshire | Homes damaged after tornado hits

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