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Oct. 21 (UPI) -- A rare tornado has struck a suburb north of Paris, killing at least one person and seriously injuring nine others, officials said.

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the death on X, saying a tornado of "a sudden and rare intensity" struck Val-d'Oise on Monday afternoon.

"I am following the situation closely and express my support to the elected officials, the rescuers on site, and the affected residents," he said in the statement .

"I extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased victim."

Val-d'Oise prefecture later Monday confirmed one person had died as a result of the extreme weather, while adding that four other residents were in critical condition and five were in serious condition.

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