A powerful tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday, injuring at least 10 people and causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, according to reports from The Guardian and France 24 EN. The tornado, which lasted about 30 minutes, was part of a larger storm system that produced a dozen tornadoes across the central United States overnight.
The storm severely damaged residential buildings in Enid, ripping roofs off houses, flattening some structures, and scattering debris throughout the area, as described by The Independent. Utility poles were downed, and power outages impacted much of the city’s estimated 50,000 residents, France 24 EN and Euronews report.
Emergency responders have been actively engaged in rescue and recovery operations, with some residents still reportedly trapped inside their homes amid the destruction, according to France 24 EN. Road blockages caused by fallen trees and debris have complicated access for emergency vehicles, Euronews notes.
No fatalities have been confirmed as of the latest updates, but local authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage and aid injured residents. Officials are expected to provide further updates on recovery efforts and infrastructure repair in the coming days.
Enid
Oklahoma
