On Friday, May 20, a powerful tornado swept through the west of Germany. So far, dozens of people have been injured..

DW reports..

It is reported that a tornado swept through the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which is the most densely populated part of Germany. In particular, up to 40 people were injured in Padeborn, of which about 10 were seriously injured.. According to the police, a strong wind tore off and carried away the cladding of houses for kilometers, damaged a large number of roofs, and trees fell massively..

In the nearby town of Lippstadt, more than 100 people were trapped near the local outdoor pool after fallen trees blocked the exit..

In Hellinghausen, the spire of the Catholic Church of St. Clement was torn off by the wind.

In addition, two French citizens died in Ballenstedt (Saxony-Anhalt) after a strong gust of wind hit their paraglider.. The authorities of Bavaria announced 14 victims as a result of the collapse of a wooden house in which people tried to hide from a tornado. Among the victims were several children and a 37-year-old woman who was taken by helicopter to the hospital with serious injuries..