Reuters
At least three people have been killed after a deadly tornado swept through Missouri on Wednesday night.
Law enforcement confirmed that three people were killed in Barton County, while several injuries were reported in Jasper County.
The Missouri Department of Public Safety said the "violent" tornado hit around 11:47 p.m. local time and encouraged people to seek shelter. It later added that extensive damage was reported along Ellis Boulevard, and downed power lines posed a danger to residents.
More severe weather was expected to follow overnight including flash flooding.
This is a developing story.
NOW WATCH: NASA’s 4-year twin experiment gets us closer to Mars than ever before
See Also:
- Google’s Pixel lineup includes some of the best Android phones you can buy: Here’s how much they all cost, from the Pixel 3a to the Pixel 3 XL
- A former Warriors player learned a quick, harsh lesson about having shooting contests with Stephen Curry
- Share your opinion — become a BI Insider!
Source: Business Insider – feedback@businessinsider.com (Rosie Perper)