BBC News viewers had a moment of amusement when a reporter mistakenly claimed that a “volcano” had struck parts of Greater Manchester instead of a tornado. The incident occurred following the devastation caused by Storm Gerrit, which wreaked havoc in Stalybridge, Tameside, damaging over 100 homes.
The BBC dispatched Fiona Trott, its North of England Correspondent, to report on the aftermath of the supercell’s passage through the region. During her report, the experienced broadcaster seemingly confused her words and stated, “That was the path of the volcano,” instead of referring to the tornado’s path.
