A devastating series of storms late Wednesday spawned multiple tornadoes that caused extensive damage to several buildings and led to at least three deaths in…
A devastating series of storms late Wednesday spawned multiple tornadoes that caused extensive damage to several buildings and led to at least three deaths in Missouri.
The National Weather Service confirmed that Missouri’s capital, Jefferson City, was hit by a „violent tornado.“ The tornado prompted an unrelenting stream of 911 calls, with some reporting serious injuries.
At least three people were killed earlier in Joplin, in the southwest of the state.
In Jefferson City, multiple buildings were damaged, including a large apartment complex. Local media reported that emergency crews in Jefferson City were attempting to rescue people trapped in buildings, but downed power lines were making rescue difficult.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent Missouri Task Force 1, an urban search and rescue team, to assist with recovery efforts, KOMU reported.
„We’re doing okay but praying for those that were caught in damage,“ Gov.
