Watch a Tornado Tear Through Springfield, Massachusetts

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Adam Clark Estes 2,551 Views Jun 1, 2011

A tornado touched down in Springfield, Massachusetts around 4:20 on Wednesday afternoon, tossing cars and causing moderate damage. Twitter lit up with pictures from residents on the ground and reports said the tornado crossed the Connecticut River turning the storm briefly into a waterspout. Local CBS affiliate confirmed these reports serendipitously as the tornado passed directly in front of its cameras

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