ALBUFEIRA, Portugal – A campsite in Albufeira, Portugal was destroyed when a tornado ripped through the area, killing an 85-year-old British woman and injuring several others, local news outlets reported .

In the aftermath of what officials described as a " mesocyclone tornado ", destroyed structures and debris was scattered in an area took a direct impact from the extreme winds .

The deadly twister was captured on camera by a local resident, who by chance was on a nearby rooftop as the tornado touched down. Local news outlets reported that dozens were injured by the tornado.

Shortly before the sudden tornado touched down, Portugal’s meteorological agency had issued an orange alert in the area due to heavy rain and thunderstorms .

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