A deadly tornado that hit Rio Bonito do Iguacu left buildings with collapsed roofs. Photo: EPA PHOTO

A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain has struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government says.

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The town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu was hit hardest late on Friday, with the state's civil defence agency reporting that more than half of the urban area suffered roof collapses along with multiple structural failures.

State officials in a statement said at least one person was missing hours after the tornado touched down.

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