Clean-up, search ongoing in Czech Republic after tornado

Aerial footage showed extensive damage to the southern Moravia region in Czech Republic after a rare tornado tore through the area on Friday.

The tornado formed late Thursday as strong thunderstorms hit the entire country.

At least five people were killed and hundreds injured, rescue services said.

Seven towns and villages have been badly damaged, with entire buildings turned into ruins and cars overturned.

More than 120,000 households were without electricity.

Some 360 extra police officers were sent to the area, together with the military.

The rescuers from many parts of the country who came to help were joined by their counterparts from nearby Austria and Slovakia.

They were using drones and helicopters to search for victims.