Tornadoes rip through Wuhan and Suzhou


Devastating impact: Damaged vehicles and debris are pictured at a construction site after a tornado hit an economic zone in Wuhan, Hubei province. — AFP

WUHAN: Four people have been confirmed dead and 19 others injured after a tornado hit the city of Suzhou in east China’s Jiangsu province, according to local authorities.Previously, Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, reported six deaths and 218 others injured after the tornado tore through the city on Friday.

The Suzhou municipal bureau of emergency management said it has verified the casualties in Shengze town after an investigation yesterday.

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