Freak tornado sends huge bouncy castle flying through the air injuring up to three at park event A 'freak tornado' ripped through the Ashes Playing Fields in Howden, Yorkshire Reports suggest two or three people were injured during the freak weather It is unknown whether any children were on the bouncy castle as it lifted from the ground and hit a nearby treeBy Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: 19:44 BST, 16 June 2019 | Updated: 19:49 BST, 16 June 2019 Viewcomments A number of people are reported to have been injured after a 'twister' struck a Picnic in the Park event in Howden. The 'freak tornado' ripped through the Ashes Playing Fields in the Yorkshire town, on Sunday afternoon, sending a huge bouncy castle through the air and into a tree - causing panic. Residents who attended described how they had 'never experienced anything like that' and were 'stunned' as they watched on. Reports suggest two or three people were injured during the freak weather but the extent of the injuries suffered are unclear. Freak storm causes chaos at event in Howden, Yorkshire. A bouncy castle and larger bouncy slide were sent flying by the strong winds Children had been seen playing on the bouncy castle at the event, although it is unknown whether any were on it when it lifted from the ground and hit a nearby tree. Humberside Police were at the event earlier in the day and it is understood that ambulances rushed to the scene moments after the sudden gust. Reacting to the incident, one person said: 'My son was about to go on the bouncy castle but I said no cos the rain started. A castle can be seen rolling along the ground as people struggle to secure it Fire fighters attend with first aid kits and appear to be tending to an injured event goer Another inflatable which was deemed to dangerous for use during the event Fair goers rally round to secure the large inflatable castle during strong winds - branches pulled from nearby trees by the inflatable can be seen on the ground 20 seconds later the bouncy castle was thrown into the trees. Feeling a bit stunned but thankful for a split decision to walk away. Hope everyone OK. Pretty scary.' Meanwhile a second said: 'Yes there were three people injured after what felt like a tornado ripped through the park. Ambulances on the scene now and thankfully all involved appear to be OK.' Another person who was at the event said he 'feared the worst' and believed two people were injured. He said: 'Couldn't believe it. Feared the worst when we all legged it over. Stalls ruined and marques destroyed did not dampen the community spirit as locals banded together to help salvage what was left of the event following the 'tropical storm' Shows the great community spirit everyone has by rushing over to help. Hope the 2 people injured are ok.' One witness who was in the park at the time has described the moment the tornado struck. He said: 'It was just throwing it down. It was like a tropical storm. 'The winds came from absolutely nowhere. 'People were running. They didn't have time to think. 'The bouncy castle just took off. It just blew up over the trees and rolled in the allotment.' Reports suggest two or three people were injured during the freak weather but the extent of the injuries suffered are unclear Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility