Powerful Tornado in Northern Texas: Counting the Dead, Roads Closed, Emergency Services on Site
At least three people have died and more than 20 families have been displaced after a tornado accompanied by a strong storm hit the northern part of the U.S. state of Texas, local authorities announced.
TL;DR
- A tornado and strong storm in northern Texas resulted in at least three deaths and the displacement of over 20 families.
- Emergency services are working to clear debris and reach damaged homes in Runaway Bay.
- Roads in the affected area are closed for safety and to facilitate rescue operations.
- One fatality was reported in Springtown, which also suffered significant damage and widespread power outages.
- The National Weather Service confirmed tornado winds reached up to 217 kilometers per hour in the Runaway Bay area.