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Severe storm takes the roof off Winnipeg apartment complex

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Severe storm takes the roof off Winnipeg apartment complex
WATCH: The roof of an apartment complex on Sinclair Street was torn off in the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday – Jul 21, 2016

WINNIPEG — The roof of an apartment complex on Sinclair Street was torn off in the severe thunderstorm on Wednesday.

Police were called to the scene in the 2000 block of Sinclair St. around 8:15 p.m.

RELATED: Storm causes power outages, damage across the city

Witnesses on scene said they did not see any ambulances, but police have not released any information on injuries.

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A large piece of the building was left dangling after the damage.

READ MORE: Tornado touches down near Portage la Prairie Wednesday: Environment Canada

Pieces of the building were laying across the lawn of the property and surrounding properties at the Leila avenue intersection.

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