Midwest Tornadoes Kill 89 in Joplin, Missouri

Share:

Rescue workers today searched for victims of fierce storms that ripped through several Midwestern states this weekend, killing at least 89 people in Joplin, Mo., where a devastating tornado touched down and left trapped survivors still crying out for help this morning.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency Sunday evening and activated the Missouri National Guard in response to the destruction.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., was fully evacuated after it took a direct hit from the tornado. Every window in the facility was blown out and the roof was torn off. Seven people have been reported dead at a nursing home, according to police reports.

In the city of about 50,000 people 160 miles south of Kansas City, the tornado was reported to be a mile wide, with winds of nearly 200 mph that ravaged the area.

Authorities estimate 25 to 30 percent of Joplin has been damaged by the tornado, with highly populated areas having been hit by the storm.

Cries could be heard early this morning from people trapped below the wreckage, while crews have been pulling out bodies and lining them up in the streets for loved ones to identify, according to ABC News affiliate KODE.

Click here to read the rest of this story on ABC News.

Share:

Leave a Reply


More Spiritual Content
Is the Condition of the Church Today a Sign of Jesus’ Return?
Iran’s Ayatollah to Order New Strike Against Israel Within Days
Department of Energy Begins Tracking Religious Exemption Data
God Sends Confusion on the Wicked: Progressive Group Accidentally Discards Dem Votes
8 Major Election Developments You Need to Know
Yes, Christians Are Called to Vote
Is Kamala Harris the Enemy?
7 Shocking Tactics Biden-Harris Use to Deceive You
Past, Present and Future: The Greatest Spiritual War for the Future
Jack Hibbs: Am I Telling Christians It’s a Sin Not to Vote? That’s Exactly What I’m Telling You
previous arrow
next arrow
Shadow

Most Popular Posts

Latest Videos
70.9K Subscribers
966 Videos
6.8M Views
Share