Melita. Shayna Barnesky (18) and Carter Tilbury (18) of Melina, a small Canadian town in the province of Manitoba, have known each other since elementary school, and they become a couple in their teens. Their love story ended on Friday evening, reports “Ctv news“.
On their way home from a meal together, the two are trapped in a violent storm in their car. The vehicle is thrown into the air and hits the ground approximately one kilometer away from the road. Shayna Barnsky and Carter Tilbury did not survive the accident. One photo shows the size of the cyclone in the Canadian province.
“Were a great couple”
Residents of the small village of Melita are surprised, almost all of whom were 18 years old. “The two made a great pairing,” says Mayor Bill Holden. “They were two of the best children in the city. This is going to be a difficult time for families. “
Great destruction in melita
The priest of the local church also speaks after the accident. “You can feel it in the air. It is a cloudy day and people are sad about what happened, ”says Pastor Matt Kovišk.
In addition to the young lovers, a 54-year-old was also injured. The tornado also caused significant property damage. “The location is no longer recognizable,” a local resident told CTV.

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