Massive destruction after tornado hit Barking, Essex,London Huge Tornado in the London knocking down these trees like flicking over a piece of paper, this tornado caused a lot or damage! London tornado ravages buildings in Barking sparking mass panic fire brigade on scene east London. Dozens of cars and homes damaged. Police and fire crews on the scene. Very scary indeed. Police and fire crews on the scene.  Police says We're aware of the bg and our Immediate Response team along with the police and fire brigade are on hand sorting any issues. As soon as we hear of any further information, we will let you know. Police were called at around 1920hrs to reports of damage caused to roofs, electrical equipment, street furniture and vehicles in Hulse Avenue and some surrounding roads in the Barking area. This is a weather related incident, during which there was a lightning strike.  In addition to the lightning strike, we have seen reports of a tornado but cannot confirm this. There...

A12 closed after serious incident Emergency services rush in Essex A12's closed in both directions after a crash involving three vehicles. It happened between Hatfield peveal and Boreham at 11:50 Essex Police say both sides are shut so they can recover the vehicles and do repairs - they think the southbound side will be shut until tonight Two vehicle crash on the A12 Essex Police say one person has been taken to hospital in a "potentially serious condition Carriageway expected to be closed until rush hour Essex Police said We're on scene of a serious two vehicle collision on the A 12 Both carriageways are currently closed. Southbound's expected to stay shut into rush hour.One person's been taken to hospital in a potentially serious condition.Any info call 101