4 July

A tornado has struck a city in Liaoning Province, northeastern China, killing at least six people and injuring more than 120 others.

State-run TV reports a tornado erupted in Kaiyuan on Wednesday afternoon.

Footage shows the tornado's column moving, violent winds blowing buildings' exterior walls and other items in the air, shattered windows and broken utility poles. A person can be heard shouting that cars have also been blown away.

The twister lasted for about 15 minutes.

Further details, including the extent of the damage, have not yet been confirmed.

NHK