Seminole County

7-Eleven roof collapses, hits car with people inside near Orlando

The damage could be seen at Howell Branch Road and SR 436 in Casselberry

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Authorities say no one was injured and the gas pumps were quickly turned off so there was no threat to fire.

Severe weather collapsed the roof of a 7-Eleven that then fell onto a car with people inside near Orlando on Thursday. 

The damage could be seen at Howell Branch Road and State Road 436 in Casselberry, about 10 miles north of downtown Orlando. 

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The occupants of the vehicle were not hurt and all gas pumps were shut off quickly to avoid fire, the Seminole County Fire Department said. 

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Severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning had been issued Thursday across Central Florida counties, NBC affiliate WESH reported.

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