The aftermath of a fatal tornado in Paris reveals the destruction caused by the twister that swept through the outskirts of the French capital last night.

A person has lost their life, and nine others have sustained serious injuries following the tornado that hit an area just ten miles north of Paris on Monday evening. The Val d’Oise region bore the brunt of the weather phenomenon, tearing through the area and triggering a significant emergency response that led to the evacuation of residents from their homes, who sought refuge in a nearby gym.

Dramatic footage captured the moment three cranes collapsed, one after the other, as the tornado wreaked havoc in the region. Approximately 80 firefighters, 50 police officers, and 20 ambulance service personnel were dispatched to the scene, with four individuals fighting for their lives.

Among the casualties was a 23-year-old construction worker who tragically lost his life on a building site. The powerful winds also ripped roofs off buildings, unleashed by what authorities described as a sudden and unusually intense tornado. The cleanup efforts have now commenced as the local community grapples with the devastation.

The Keraunos observatory, a French weather monitoring organization, reported that the abrupt gusts appeared to have originated from a supercell-type storm. Such thunderstorms are characterized by a rotating updraft of circulating air that can sustain itself for hours, resulting in severe weather conditions, including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez took to social media to express his condolences and support for those affected by the tornado incident in Val d’Oise. He highlighted the intensity of the tornado episode and extended his sympathies to the family of the deceased victim.

On Monday, homes were demolished by the unexpected weather event, leaving residents shocked by the unfolding disaster. The collapse of three cranes in the strong winds and the tearing off of roofs from houses led to dozens seeking shelter in a local gym. Over 80 firefighters were mobilized to assist terrified residents during the crisis.

Philippe Court, the Prefect of Val-d’Oise, addressed the nation last night about the catastrophic events. Video footage captured the onset of the swirling winds as residents witnessed in horror the toppling of the cranes.