Rare tornado rips through Quebec

Rare tornado rips through Quebec neighborhood in dramatic video

Storm has caused politicians to suspend a political campaign

A rare tornado has been filmed ripping through a neighbourhood in Quebec, Canada.

The footage, captured by local resident Félix Charette, depicts a frighting scene with debris flying through the air and trees violently swaying in the wind.

"Holy s***!" he can be heard screaming in the viral clip.

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"Oh my god!", he continues.

The tornado has left more than 50,000 residents of the Quebec city of Gatineau without power and half-a-dozen people have been taken to hospital with injuries caused by the freak storm.