German storm generated three tornadoes, says weather service

Meteorologists had warned of heavy rainfall, hail and strong gusts of wind in western and central Germany on Friday, and people in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia were advised to stay home

Two trucks overturned after a storm in Paderborn, Germany (Lino Mirgeler/dpa via AP)

A storm that swept across parts of Germany generated three tornadoes, the country’s weather service has said.

More than 40 people were injured in one western city.