Around 100 properties in the Carrbrook and Millbrook areas of Stalybridge had to be evacuated after a freak 'tornado' hit on Wednesday evening. Thankfully no injuries have been reported but residents have described the aftermath as "like a warzone".
Greater Manchester Police has however declared a major incident with a large-scale clean-up operation under way. These were the scenes on Thursday morning after the freak weather event struck shortly before midnight.
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Debris from a wall damaged by the tornado. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images
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Debris from a wall damaged by the tornado. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images Photo: Debris from a wall damaged by the tornado. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images
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Police officers cordon off an area affected by the tornado. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images
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Damaged vehicles are seen in the aftermath of the tornado. Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images