A freak tornado has torn through southern Brazil, striking without warning and leaving communities in ruins. Many locals ran for their lives as the supercell closed in, but some could not escape, and there are fears the death toll will rise. | 7NEWS Adelaide

A tornado struck southern Brazil's Parana state, killing several people and injuring hundreds as aerial footage revealed widespread destruction https://reut.rs/49J2sp3 | Reuters

A powerful tornado ripped through Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, Brazil, on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring more than 100 as winds up to 155 mph caused widespread destruction. | AccuWeather

NEW: Devastating scenes are emerging from Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, in southern Paraná, Brazil, after a powerful tornado tore through the town on Friday. Drone footage reveals widespread destruction, with much of the town left unrecognizable. Early reports indicate at least four people have died and hundreds injured. | WeatherNation

A tornado struck Brazil's Parana, killing at least six people and injuring hundreds as authorities rushed rescue teams and supplies to the hardest-hit areas https://reut.rs/4oDQz8M | Reuters