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Multiple tornadoes touch down in Philadelphia region

A line of severe weather spawned multiple tornado warnings across the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.

PHILADELPHIA — A line of severe weather spawned multiple tornado warnings across the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.

At 5:50 p.m. a confirmed "dangerous tornado" was spotted near Lumberville moving toward Mercer County, NJ.

A similar dangerous tornado was confirmed near New Hope 10 minutes later, the NWS said.

As the National Weather Service works to survey any damage, early images show a path of destruction at a car dealership in Trevose.

According to the Associated Press, four people were injured at the dealership and a fifth was hurt at a nearby business. 

All injuries are considered non-life-threatening. 

Crews say they plan to work into the early hours of Friday to secure housing for local residents, restore power and clear debris from roads. 

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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