Tornadoes touched down in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin amid powerful thunderstorms that caused widespread damage that contributed to the death of a man who crashed into a fallen tree and power line, officials said Thursday
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon, sending trees falling and debris flying. A thunderous downpour flooded streets and roadways.
The Courier Times of Bucks County reported one of the tornadoes in Pennsylvania damaged an auto dealership and a mobile home park.
Bensalem Police Public Safety Director Fred Harran said five people were injured at the auto dealership in Bensalem. The severity of their injuries was unknown. Anthony Perez, an employee at the dealership, said a weather alert sounded on his phone just before the tornado hit.
.“"At that point, we were looking for shelter,” he said. “Everything was in a flash
Severe weather was a concern along the east coast, with the weather service issuing warnings in New Jersey as well
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