Harrowing footage shows widespread damage to New Jersey residential street after tornado

This harrowing footage shows the widespread damage to a residential street in New Jersey, USA, after a tornado ravaged the area.

The fast-moving storm left a path of destruction across parts of Lawrence Township in Mercer County yesterday afternoon (21/2).

Footage from the Lawrence Township NJ Police Department shows the extensive damage.

Multiple snapped and uprooted trees caused damage to properties and blocked roads and pathways.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Mercer County yesterday, and officials claim the tornado touched down at around 4 pm.