It toppled trees and crippled power and today, Sydney and New South Wales were cleaning up because of it. A summer storm plunged nearly 100,000 homes and businesses into darkness. It also forced the cancellation of an international sailing event.
The second day of racing at the SailGP on Sydney Harbour was cancelled after a short, but powerful storm, caused extensive damage to one of the boats and the staging area.
Video captured by spectators shows the wing sail of team canada’s boat being picked up by the wind and turning into a wrecking ball.
The boat was being craned out of the water at the end of the first day of racing when the wind sent it smashing into the marquee behind. Spectators and workers sent scrambling.
The site was closed for much of the day as SafeWork NSW investigated.
More: https://7news.link/3kevci3
Subscribe to 7NEWS Australia for the latest breaking news video » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe
Connect with 7NEWS online:
Visit » https://7news.com.au
7NEWS Podcast » http://smarturl.it/7NewsDaily
Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia
Twitter » https://twitter.com/7NewsAustralia
Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/
7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.
#AustraliaSGP #SailGP #7NEWS
source