Oklahoma Tornado 2010 Update: Death Toll Rises
By jayita, Gaea News NetworkTuesday, May 11, 2010
OKLAHOMA (GaeaTimes.com) — At least twenty-two tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma city snatching 5 lives and leaving thousands injured. According to sources, two people were killed in Oklahoma City and three were killed in Cleveland County. The death toll is apprehended to climb.
It was the most powerful and furious tornado of the decades that left 40,000 Oklahomans without power. Six 18-wheelers were overturned and many trees uprooted. Mobile homes were also target of the violent tornadoes that damaged and flipped over them.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management are looking after the casualties, caused by the series of twisters. A boy is reported to be hit by debris in his home, while a car smashed a man to death by toppling over him. Though the detailed reports are still unavailable due to the communication disruption, we are trying to bring more updates asap. Do stay with us.