Deadly Tornado Destroys Homes in Mexico, Leaving Cars at 90-Degree Angle

A tornado hit the town of Ciudad Acuna, 2 miles from Laughlin Air Force base.

ByABC News
May 25, 2015, 1:29 PM
A tornado struck the town of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, near the Texas border, on May 25, 2015, causing at least 10 deaths and widespread damage.
A tornado struck the town of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, near the Texas border, on May 25, 2015, causing at least 10 deaths and widespread damage.
Coahuila State Government

— -- At least 13 people were killed today when a tornado struck the town of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, near the Texas border, causing widespread damage that includes destroyed homes and cars flipped sideways at 90-degree angles.

The town is just two miles from Texas' Laughlin Air Force base, the largest pilot training base in the United States.

No injuries or damage were reported at the Air Force base, according to an official.

About 300 homes were affected, according to a press statement from the Coahuila Government.

Residents stand next to a damaged car after a tornado hit the town of Ciudad Acuna, state of Coahuila, May 25, 2015.
Residents stand outside their homes as damaged cars are seen after a tornado hit the town of Ciudad Acuna, state of Coahuila, May 25, 2015.
A tornado struck the town of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, near the Texas border, on May 25, 2015, causing at least 10 deaths and widespread damage.
A tornado struck the town of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, near the Texas border, on May 25, 2015, causing at least 10 deaths and widespread damage.
A tornado struck the town of Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, near the Texas border, on May 25, 2015, causing at least 10 deaths and widespread damage.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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