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Possible twister causes damage in Cedar Rapids, Wed. night

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April 8th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

An investigation into what caused damage to homes in Cedar Rapids Wednesday night is underway, and officials think it may have been a tornado. KCRG TV reports the damage occurred at around 8:30-p.m., and resulted in injuries to a child. The weather phenomenon affected the Summit View Mobile Home Park. Residents say the roof of one mobile home was partially torn off, and windows in another home were blown out.

According to KGAN TV, one resident called 911 to report that their daughter had been cut by flying glass.