BBC News reporter in major blunder after saying a ‘VOLCANO’ had ripped through city – not a tornado

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.

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Greater Manchester was particualrly affected with homes in the Stalybridge area facing major destruction.

BBC North correspondent Fiona Trott was sent to cover the news where she looked over the damage that the 85mph winds had caused.

Some homes had even seen their roofs ripped off as a result of the awful weather conditions.

Amid the chaos, Fiona tripped up on her wording as she referred to the incident as a "volcano" as opposed to a "tornado".

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Delivering her report to the camera, the 26 year old journalist said: "What's striking is how sudden this was but also how random this was - how one roof could be completely ripped off and another stay intact.

"That was the path of the volcano."

Viewers were quick to pick up on what she had said and immediately flooded X - formerly Twitter - with hilarious responses.

Finding the humour in her error, one viewer said: "Crying laughing!! Volcanoes in Manchester. Whatever next."

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Another penned: "Volcano in Manchester?!!! This fake news is getting out of hand."

As a third laughed: "Well today I’ve learnt Manchester has a volcano…"

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.

A spokesperson said: "It is believed everyone affected made arrangements to stay with family and friends overnight.

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