At least 11 killed as rare tornado strikes cities in central China

A rare tornado swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province, central China, killing at least 11 people, the BBC reported. Severe thunderstorms accompanied the storm, which caused widespread damage.

BBCWatch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

Videos shared with the BBC captured debris flying through the air as the tornado tore across the region. One student described the event as initially seeming like an ordinary thunderstorm until debris began flying, according to the BBC.

The flying glass injured many students, with videos circulating online showing the storm's destructive force. The tornado is considered unusual for that part of China, according to the BBC.