Crime & Safety

Possible Tornado Causes Widespread Damage in Windsor Locks, East Windsor

Two lanes of southbound I-91 are blocked after the roof of the East Windsor Sports World bubble blew onto the highway during this afternoon's severe wind and rainstorm.

Police and fire vehicles are choking the highway and trying to clean up the debris. Reports from around Windsor Locks and East Windsor indicate major wind damage in the form of downed trees and power lines from the touchdown of a possible tornado, although officials haven't confirmed that yet.

Route 159 is closed near the train station in Windsor Locks next to the Exit 42 onramp. There's also widespread flooding on Center Street.

Check back with Patch for more info as it becomes available. Post your own details of the damage in the comments.

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