From SKY NEWS UK

Widespread flood warnings and alerts remain in place after the south of England is battered by heavy rain and strong winds.

Fire crews have been called out to reports of a tornado ripping through homes and cars – and tearing down fences and trees.

The Met Office received reports of a tornado hitting the area around Chertsey, Surrey, as the south of England has been battered by heavy rain and strong winds

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said the twister hit Ottershaw, just outside of the town, and also “impacted” Bittams Lane, on the edge of the town, to the northeast.

More than 20 homes suffered damaged roofs and 10 cars were struck by falling tiles on one estate, where fences and trees were also brought down.

Twenty-six firefighters and four fire engines were sent to the scene to help residents, with “serious damage” said to have been caused, and local councils are working with police to make the affected buildings safe.

“Residents stated that it was terrifying and came through very quickly,” the fire service said.

“In total 26 houses, 13 cars and four garages were damaged.”

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