World Tornadoes Kill 2, Destroy Homes in Oklahoma

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A tornado that tore through Wynnewood, Oklahoma, left one man dead and killed some livestock, while another touched down near Connerville also killed a man, officials told ABC News.

The victim was a 76-year-old man who lived by himself in a trailer when the tornado struck, according to Garvin County Sheriff Larry Rhodes.

A dozen homes were severely damaged or destroyed, said Rhodes. He added that the damage was "extensive" given how rural the area is.

Rhodes said there were no other injuries or fatalities reported in Wynnewood.

However, after hitting Wynnewood, the tornado moved east across I-35 toward Joy, Oklahoma. Forecasters issued a "tornado emergency" for communities in that area, noting the storm could be particularly violent.

The Johnston County Sheriff's Department said a man was killed by a tornado that hit the Connerville-Bromide area, and it was investigating reports of other injuries and damage.

Source: ABC News
 
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