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Major Hail Storm and Mini Tornado Wreak Havoc on Gauteng PHOTOS

As warned, a major storm swept through Gauteng late this afternoon…   wreaking havoc in its path. Central Johannesburg and the West Rand were hit by a massive hailstorm, as well as powerful winds that uprooted trees – and an alleged tornado which ripped through Krugersdorp, tearing the roof off Cradlestone Mall, and leaving at least […]

By SAPeople Contributor
09-10-17 23:20
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As warned, a major storm swept through Gauteng late this afternoon…   wreaking havoc in its path. Central Johannesburg and the West Rand were hit by a massive hailstorm, as well as powerful winds that uprooted trees – and an alleged tornado which ripped through Krugersdorp, tearing the roof off Cradlestone Mall, and leaving at least one person dead and two hospitalised.

Zack Cronje captured these photos including the Cradlestone Mall and Laerskool Muldersdrif after the wind and hail had done their damage. “The wind was very hard, the hardest in a long while… and it blew away all the stuff in its way.”

According to Netcare911 at least one person died and two had to be hospitalised in Krugersdorp as the mini-tornado hit Hillside.

Source: Storm Report SA
– “Barrat Road closed due to flooding in Krugerdorp”

Stan Sanetra‎ and Andrea Ben captured these photos as the storm struck…

As the cloud burst over Farramere Square, Benoni:

After the storm in Benoni…

The hail was golf-ball size…

Enjoyed for a little while by these dogs… listen for the thunder…

https://twitter.com/CornelvHeerden/status/917411385574936576

A lot of water fell in a short time, leaving many cars stranded, and Jukskei Park overflowing…

After the storm. Joburg tonight…

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