2013-05-21 08:46:05

Tornados devastate Oklahoma neighbourhoods


(Vatican Radio) At least 91 people are now known to have died, including 20 children, when a massive tornado swept through the suburbs of Oklahoma City. Search and rescue operations are continuing throughout the night in the US.The mile-wide storm destroyed a primary school, sparked fires, and flattened homes. Worst hit was Moore, south of Oklahoma City, where whole neighbourhoods were leveled by winds of up to 200mph. It is the second day in a row the Midwestern state of Oklahoma has been slammed by twisters. About 120 people are being treated in hospitals. President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma. Listen: RealAudioMP3








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