A resident of Gatineau, Quebec, said she was lucky to escape with minor injuries after a tornado tore through the area on Friday, September 21.

Kasandra Parker said she was driving in the city when the tornado struck. This footage shows the force of the wind smashing her car window. Parker told Storyful she suffered cuts to her face in the incident.

Several homes were destroyed and thousands were left without power, according to CTV. Credit: Kasandra Parker via Storyful