HOLDENVILLE, Okla. — At least four people have died in tornadoes that made their way through Oklahoma.
Oklahoma governor says death toll is up to four, thousands are without power
Update 10:30 p.m. EDT April 28: Four people, including an infant, were killed and at least 100 injured overnight Saturday as a spate of devastating tornadoes struck the state.
The Associated Press reported that 30 people were injured in Sulphur, one of the hardest hit areas. The injured included some who were in a bar as the tornado struck.
Hospitals across the state reported about 100 injuries, including people cut or struck by debris, the AP reported.
“You just can’t believe the destruction,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said during a visit to Sulphur. “It seems like every business downtown has been destroyed.”
More than 20,000 people were left without power following the storms. Thousands remained without power Sunday night.
Update 3:32 p.m. EDT April 28: Stitt confirmed Sunday afternoon that four people were killed in the storms.
At least 30 people were injured, KOCO reported. Those injuries were reported in Sulphur, which is one of the hardest hit areas, according to the AP.
Stitt also said that thousands of people are also without power in the areas hit hardest, the AP reported.
At least 20 tornadoes are believed to have hit Oklahoma, KOCO reported.
Original story: Two people were killed in the town of Holdenville and four others were injured, Hughes County Emergency Medical Services said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press.
The two people killed include a 4-month-old child, according to KOCO. They were killed after the tornado hit Saturday evening. The other person killed was identified as a man, according to KFOR.
Most of the tornadoes hit after sunset, KOKH reported.
“My prayers are with those who lost loved ones as tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma last night,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a statement, according to the AP.
Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties on Sunday following the tornadoes. He is also planning to tour the city of Sulphur, the AP reported.
Multiple tornadoes were reported since Friday in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas, according to the AP. Flood watches and warnings remain in effect in those states on Sunday.
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