Around 11 people died and many others were injured in the three US states of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas due to the havoc of the tornado. Many buildings, power and gas lines were also destroyed by the tornado. Apart from this, a fuel station has also been destroyed due to the tornado. Thousands of homes and commercial establishments have lost power due to the storm.
The tornado also damaged a stand made for trucks, where dozens of people had reached to take shelter.
According to the report of the BBC, in those states where the temperature is very high, there was a severe storm on Saturday night. North of Dallas is Cook County, Texas, one of the areas hardest hit by the storm. Seven people died from the storm here.
Cook County Sheriff Ray Sappington told local media that officials fear the storm’s death toll could rise. Because the condition of many of the injured is said to be serious.
He said that the search and rescue operation is going on and there is a possibility of finding those who survived the storm.
Footage shown on local media clearly shows a fuel station almost completely destroyed. It has twisted metal and damaged vehicles.
Two people died in Mayes County, Oklahoma, and six others were reported injured, the BBC reported, citing local emergency management authorities.
According to American media reports, two people have died in Arkansas. Among the dead is a woman who was found dead in her broken home.
Police officials in the city of Rogers, Arkansas, said the tornado caused downed trees and downed power lines and damaged gas lines.
Tornadoes also affected surface transportation throughout Texas. Major highways were closed due to the tornado, lorries overturned etc. Apart from this, several poles were also uprooted due to the tornado, which cut off power supply. Officials said it may take several days to restore services.
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