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Updated: NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Lancaster County

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KINZERS, Pa. (WHTM) -

Approximately 15 people were injured when Friday's storms caused a pavilion to collapse around 9 p.m. in Paradise Township.

The National Weather Service confirmed Saturday an EF-1 tornado did touch down there and in other southwestern portions of the county.

It happened near London Vale Road and Lincoln Highway East during a baseball game, state police said.

More than a dozen people were underneath at the time and injured, according to troopers on scene. Corporal Michael Spada said none of the injures were serious.

The power was out for the nearby community, but most homes were restored Saturday.

Trees and wires were also knocked down in the storm. Lancaster County EMA said the tornado caused between $3-$5 million dollars in damage.

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