BBC News Reporter Mistakenly Calls Tornado a 'Volcano' in Live Broadcast

Chaos in Stalybridge as Storm Gerrit Causes Extensive Damage

A BBC News reporter made a huge error when she told viewers that a VOLCANO had ripped through the city as opposed to a tornado. The blunder came as the BBC covered the extensive damage from Storm Gerrit which has been causing havoc across many parts of the UK.

Greater Manchester Hit Hard by Storm Gerrit

Greater Manchester was particularly affected with homes in the Stalybridge area facing major destruction. Some homes had even seen their roofs ripped off as a result of the awful weather conditions. BBC North correspondent Fiona Trott was sent to cover the news where she looked over the damage that the 85mph winds had caused.

Reporter's Slip-Up Leads to Hilarious Reactions

Amid the chaos, Fiona tripped up on her wording as she referred to the incident as a "volcano" as opposed to a "tornado". Viewers were quick to pick up on what she had said and immediately flooded social media with hilarious responses. Finding the humor in her error, one viewer said: "Crying laughing!! Volcanoes in Manchester. Whatever next." Another penned: "Volcano in Manchester?!!! This fake news is getting out of hand."

Storm Gerrit Leaves Widespread Damage in its Wake

A "supercell thunderstorm" crossed Greater Manchester causing widespread damage to properties, the Met Office said. Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to "numerous reports of significant damage" to homes in Stalybridge, Tameside, at around 11.45pm due to a "localised tornado". Tameside Council said approximately 100 properties were evacuated after the "mini tornado" hit areas of Carrbrook and Millbrook.

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