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An aerial view of some damaged buildings hit by a tornado in Wenchang city, South China's Hainan province, on June 5, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua] |
The tornado struck the townships of Jinshan and Fengpo on the island province, cutting off power supply, uprooting trees and ripping roofs off houses, according to the city's emergency office.
The tornado has affected 749 people from the two towns. Four of the 11 injured suffered serious injuries. They are receiving treatment at the People's Hospital of Hainan Province.
A total of 178 homes were damaged in the tornado.
The rescue work continues.
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