Monday’s social media posts depict a tornado circling the village of Zierikzee, around 77 kilometers (44 miles) southwest of Rotterdam.
A tornado has raced through a medieval town in the Netherlands, leaving at least one person dead and ten others injured.
Monday, the storm wreaked havoc in the seaside village of Zierikzee, around 77 kilometers (44 miles) southwest of Rotterdam, ripping off the roofs of houses and bringing down trees.
Social media images and videos depicted a “waterspout” near the town as the tornado circled the sky, leaving a path of damage in its wake.
A vehicle was photographed surrounded by rubble after a tree had fallen on it as a result of the tornado, which had sent tiles and furniture flying through the streets.
Numerous individuals converged on the scene to observe or assist the emergency services, which are currently assessing the full extent of the damage.
The area has been blocked off, and the public has been asked to remain away from the spot to allow crews to work in peace.
Veilig Zeeland, which organizes emergency response efforts in the region, stated in a statement, “There is regrettably one death to mourn as a result of the tornado.”
In addition, the initial examination indicates that there are approximately 10 injured.
The organization also put the following on its website: “Many people travel to the area to observe or assist; this hampers the emergency services and might be hazardous due to falling branches, roof tiles, etc.”
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute recorded winds of approximately 75 kilometers per hour in a storm that passed through the country (KNMI).
The cleanup has begun in the beachside community of approximately 10,000 people.
Residents impacted by the tornado have been instructed to go to the town hall.
According to the KNMI, tornadoes are uncommon in the Netherlands but more frequent in the summer.
Monday afternoon, the town’s mayor, Jack van der Hoek, is expected to conduct a news conference.
