Golf ball-sized hailstorm damages homes and vehicles in Melksham, Wiltshire
By
Holly Rattley, Sue Davies
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Summary
A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail hit Melksham, Wiltshire in the early hours of Thursday, causing significant damage to conservatory roofs and cars. Residents described the storm as terrifying and movie-like, with one resident collecting hailstones as evidence for insurance claims. The rare storm left properties with damage resembling bullet holes.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe've got two cars absolutely covered [and] my conservatory looks like it's got bullet holes all over it.
We thought it was a bomb attack... it was pretty scary.
like something out of a movie
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