At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms
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A powerful storm system swept through Missouri, reportedly spawning a tornado that devastated St. Louis, resulting in at least seven fatalities and extensive damage. The storm affected over 5,000 homes, with around 100,000 customers left without power. Authorities declared an emergency, implementing a curfew in severely impacted neighborhoods. Hospitals reported numerous injuries, with some patients in serious condition. The storm was part of a larger system affecting nearby states, with tornado activity reported in Wisconsin and significant power outages across the Great Lakes region.
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed that severe storms, including a possible tornado, caused extensive damage leading to at least five confirmed deaths and numerous injuries.
The storm brought destruction across Missouri and beyond, devastating communities, causing power outages, and prompting emergency declarations as rescuers searched for the trapped.
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