A destructive tornado tore through several villages in the Aude region of southern France, particularly impacting areas near Carcassonne. Reports indicate that at least 41 people were injured and approximately 300 homes were damaged. Rescuers are on the scene, with some individuals reported missing but later found alive. The tornado formed amid a heavy thunderstorm, surprising residents and causing significant destruction, including roofs being ripped off buildings and debris scattered across streets. Local authorities have issued warnings and are assessing the extent of the damage.