Date:Saturday, December 19,2009 Distribution: All Media
Reported Tornado Strikes Central Parishes
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Around 3:40pm today, the City of Hamilton and the central parishes were struck by a reported tornado. There are several trees down in and around the city area; however, no reported injuries. There are also reports of roof damage to Magistrates' Court, resideces in the central parishes, as well as damage reported to the Bank of Bermuda Church Street branch. Police, Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Works & Engineering and Corporation of Hamilton attended the scene at Magistrates' Court and are addressing the situation. Parliament Street and parts of Reid Street in the City of Hamilton have been blocked off until further notice. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes and to drive with caution. There is a severe thunder storm warning in effect until 9pm tonight.
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All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.
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