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5 fatalities in Picher, OK.

At least 5 dead as tornadoes strike eastern Oklahoma By Michael Kimball and Sheila Stogsdill Staff Writers A tornado that tore through Picher has left at least five dead, according to preliminary reports given to the state medical examiner’s office.

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View More Top Ten Categories... Kevin Rowland, chief investigator for the medical examiner, said none of his staff are on the scene yet, but the Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed five dead.

The south end of the city has been completely destroyed. At least a dozen ambulances have been seen leaving the area, and authorities have shut off access to the town.


6 posted on 05/10/2008 6:49:10 PM PDT by janetjanet998
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May God comfort all who mourn..Prayers for those still in harm’s way.


10 posted on 05/10/2008 7:06:01 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military)
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