Tornado Devastates Goderich, Ontario

Powerful tornado kills man in Goderich, Ontario

Dozens injured in southwestern Ontario community

The Canadian Press

Posted: Aug 21, 2011 5:01 PM ET

Last Updated: Aug 22, 2011 1:35 AM ET

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A police officer surveys tornado damage in Goderich, Ont., on Sunday. One man died, dozens were hurt and the community's downtown was devastated.A police officer surveys tornado damage in Goderich, Ont., on Sunday. One man died, dozens were hurt and the community’s downtown was devastated. (Geoff Robins/Canadian Press)

The most powerful tornado to hit the province in years swept through the southwestern Ontario town of Goderich Sunday afternoon, killing one person and devastating the picturesque community on the shores of Lake Huron.

Downtown businesses, century-old buildings and several churches lost their roofs and upper floors as the twister ripped through the town.

Images show downed power lines, trees and debris strewn across streets, while witnesses described cars being picked up and thrown like toys.

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