Czech Republic: Five Killed following Tornado in South Moravia

Five people have been killed and more than 150 others have been injured, after a tornado struck several villages in South Moravia, in the southeast of the Czech Republic on Thursday night (local time) on 24 June. The incident resulted in heavy infrastructural damage, including a breakdown of power lines, and the closure of a major motorway connecting Prague with Bratislava. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing as of 26 June.

Avoid travelling to the affected areas at this time as the provision of essential services has been disrupted following the tornado. Check with local authorities before undertaking essential travel to the region.