Sydney has recently been hit by a "mini tornado" that has led to some serious destruction. The storm has caused the collapse of a cinema building in Hornsby, Sydney and left 15 people injured.

Affecting the Hornsby suburb, Sydney storms tore down the trees, crushed the cars and led the closure of some roads and train lines. The mini tornado hit the place at around 2:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18.

The 15 injured people were taken under medical care after the storm. The strong winds overturned the cars and smashed the glass windows and ceilings. It has also caused delays in trains' arrival and departure at the north shore after the North Shore and Northern Line and the Central Coast and Newcastle lines were closed in the afternoon.

According to the reports, NSW fire and rescue teams were considering total evacuation of Hornsby Westfield, Sydney after looking at the weather conditions. Also, a demountable building at Hornsby Station turned over due to the strong winds.

Emergency services were alerted immediately. As described by the locals, trees and power lines near the shopping center collapsed as the storm hit the Sydney area.

"We don't believe there is any flash flooding but there is certainly storm damage and wind damage, "I believe there's quite a bit of debris as well as damage to the building," NSW Fire and Rescue spokesman said to ninemsn.

Ambulance NSW reported they have encountered three major accidents which include a 50-year-old female who suffered injuries due to the shattering of the glass. Another 19-year-old girl suffered a shock.

The mini tornado sounded like "a freight train" as described by the witness Matt Kean, Hornsby state Liberal MP.

"It was like a cyclone. It ripped the roof off the building opposite the library. There's stuff everywhere," Kean said.

Many people are sharing the images and news about the recent Sydney storms on social media sites.

Sydney has been experiencing a change in weather and recently it recorded the coldest day of November in the past seven years. Heavy rains are expected until Tuesday.