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At least 4 dead after Oklahoma tornadoes cause catastrophic damage
[FoxWeather] At least four people were killed, and several others were injured Saturday when devastating tornadoes tore through several Oklahoma cities during a severe weather outbreak that caused catastrophic damage to numerous homes and buildings and knocked out power to tens of thousands of utility customers.Two deaths were reported in the city of Holdenville, and FOX 25 in Oklahoma City reports an infant is among the dead. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt reported two additional deaths during a news conference Sunday – one in Marietta and another in Sulphur. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) said 14 homes were damaged or destroyed in Holdenville, and Highway 9 had been blocked due to debris in the roadway. In addition, Oklahoma City Task Force One was responding to the area on Sunday to provide search and rescue support. Significant damage was reported across the region, including in Marietta, where damage was reported to Marietta Hospital. The OEM said hospital patients took shelter during the extreme weather, and no injuries had been reported there. The storms also forced the closure of Interstate 35 North at the Texas state line because of overturned vehicles and power lines that were thrown across the roadway. The OEM said the Chickasaw Nation was providing support for the storm response in Marietta. Posted by: Skidmark 2024-04-29 |
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