Categories: World

Rare tornado hits Haiti, injuring more than 50 people and leaving hundreds homeless

A rare tornado in northern Haiti has injured more than 50 people and destroyed more than 200 homes, the U.N. said Wednesday.

HAITI’S MAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REOPENS NEARLY THREE MONTHS AFTER GANG VIOLENCE FORCED IT TO CLOSE

The tornado hit the community of Bassin-Bleu on Tuesday, leaving more than 300 families homeless, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

A rare tornado in northern Haiti has injured more than 50 people and destroyed more than 200 homes. (Photo by THONY BELIZAIRE/AFP via Getty Images)

The office noted that at least 10 people are seriously injured, with local media reporting they were hospitalized.

The office said Haiti’s civil protection agency and the Red Cross were the first responders and are evaluating the damage.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The civil protection agency said heavy rain is expected for most of Haiti, including the area hit by the tornado, warning of possible flooding and landslides.

Share

Recent Posts

House Dem goes on screaming rant against Elon Musk, DOGE: ‘Shame!’

Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., erupted over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…

2 minutes ago

Dem divisions erupt over Trump spending bill to avoid shutdown, despite Schumer claim of unity

Senate Democrats are in disagreement over how to proceed on the House-passed stopgap spending bill…

2 minutes ago

Trump remains optimistic about odds of acquiring Greenland: ‘I think it’ll happen’

President Donald Trump remains optimistic that the U.S. will acquire Greenland, despite the fact Greenland…

2 minutes ago

SCOOP: Trump crafts plan to cut spending without Congress after shutdown is averted

FIRST ON FOX: The White House has already started mapping out how to make good…

2 minutes ago

GOP lawmaker calls for FBI investigation into ‘alarming’ allegations against top Dem fundraising platform

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of…

2 minutes ago

Poland calls on US to place nukes within its borders amid Russia threat

close Video Russia is not indicating it's ready for a ceasefire with Ukraine, expert says…

2 hours ago