Argentina storm kills 13

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By Alexa Ball

13 people were killed and 20 were injured Thursday when a storm hit Buenos Aries, state media said, according to CNN.

Winds up to 62 mph, heavy rain and hail Wednesday night caused the fatalities, CNN said.

Regional emergency management official Luciano Timerman said that one person was electrocuted and six were crushed by walls, according to Fox News.

"The winds were similar to those of a tornado," " said Diego Santilli, the city's environment minister, "The level of virulence of this storm is not normal," according to CNN.

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