Florida thunderstorm knocks gas station canopy onto car near Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A severe thunderstorm sent a gas station canopy crashing down onto a car near Orlando on Thursday evening.

The storms swept through the region around 7:30 p.m., triggering a report of a funnel cloud and gusts exceeding 50 mph.

Gas station awning collapse in Seminole County, Florida on June 6, 2024.

(Seminole County, Florida, / FOX Weather)

The winds were too much for a canopy outside a 7-Eleven convenience store along Florida Highway 436 in Casselberry, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.  

Gas station awning collapse in Seminole County, Florida on 6/6/2024

(Seminole County, Florida, / FOX Weather)

The canopy came crashing down onto a car while people were still inside. However, they were able to survive without injury, officials said. All gas pumps were shut off quickly.

Orlando International Airport recorded a peak gust of 58 mph as the thunderstorm swept through while spotters in St. Cloud reported golf ball-sized hail.

Teen killed by falling tree while riding in car

A 14-year-old girl was killed Thursday evening when a tree fell onto a car, according to FOX 35 Orlando, citing the Florida Highway Patrol.  She was in the backseat of a car when the tree fell across the roof. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The 40-year-old woman driving the car and a 12-year-old boy in the front seat were not injured, troopers said. While stormy weather was moving through the area at the time, troopers have said they are still investigating whether the weather was a factor in the crash.