Tornadoes have swept across the central parts of the United States in the
past two days, wracking buildings and killing at least three people.
The central and western parts of Kansas were hit by at least 17tornadoes on
Friday alone, the National Weather Service said yesterday.
Two people have been confirmed killed by the tornadoes in Kansas. Their
bodies were found in a car in the town of Pratt in south central Kansas, said
Sharon Watson, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Adjutant General's Department.
The Friday storm destroyed several buildings and left at least six people
injured, including one hospitalized in serious condition, Watson said.
Hundreds of people, afraid that the tornadoes could lead to gas leakage, have
evacuated from Kansas.
One person was killed and a dozen others were injured by tornadoes in
northern Colorado. A 15-carriage train derailed in the gale in the town of
Windsor, which was ravaged by a large tornado.
Tornadoes also ripped through northern Oklahoma Saturday, damaging several
buildings. No injuries have been reported so far.
