Dozens injured after tornado smashes into German city

Cars were damaged by a tornado in Paderborn, Germany (Lino Mirgeler/dpa via AP)

A tornado has swept through the western German city of Paderborn, injuring at least 30 people as it blew away roofs, toppled trees and sent debris flying for miles.

Meteorologists had warned that heavy rainfall and hail were expected in western and central Germany on Friday, with storms producing gusts up to 81mph.