Freak weather event causes widespread damage in Leitrim Village
Cars, homes and businesses have been damaged in Leitrim village. Pic. Facebook
A freak weather event has caused widespread damage in Leitrim village.
Around 12.30 p.m. at the height of Storm Fergus serious thunder and lightning was witnessed in the Carrick-on-Shannon area. Reports then followed of a mini-tornado ripping through Leitrim Village at about 12.40 p.m. causing damage to businesses, homes and cars.
According to eye-witness reports, trees were flattened at the back of some properties and some motorists had lucky escapes when debris flattened their vehicles.
Leitrim Fire Service, the Gardai and the ESB are currently in Leitrim Village dealing with the scene.
