Manitoba's Tornado Turns Deadly After Two 18-Year-Olds Were Found Deceased

Another person was injured.
Manitoba's Tornado Turns Deadly After Two 18-Year-Olds Were Found Deceased
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A storm touched down in Manitoba on Friday and now RCMP confirm the Virden tornado killed two people and injured another. 

In a tweet Saturday, the police force said they responded to a call at a property that sustained major damage in the storm. Vehicles had been thrown and they found a 54-year-old man in one who had sustained injuries. 

Near another two 18-year-olds were found dead, they said. 

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People were killed after a tornado touched down

According to Manitoba RCMP, the deceased are one male and one female, but they don't reveal any other details. 

They said this happened near Hwy 83 & Road 50N in the town which is west of Brandon, Manitoba. 

Environment Canada had issued a warning about the storm on August 7 at 7:49 p.m. central time. 

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