Original title: three deaths and more than 20 injuries caused by tornado in Missouri, USA
Three people were killed and more than 20 injured in a tornado in Golden City, Missouri, Wednesday (22 local time). Jefferson, the capital of Missouri, was badly hit. Rescue workers have carried out carpet search and rescue work on Thursday (23 local time), and relevant personnel said that more casualties are expected.
According to Agence France Presse, the weather bureau said the tornado that hit Jefferson, Missouri, was "large-scale and destructive.". The photo shows that the tornado caused damage to the power system, cracked walls, collapsed trees and blocked roads, forcing the affected people to be trapped in their homes. Missouri Governor Mike parson tweeted: 'in some parts of our state, homes and power systems have been damaged. 'meanwhile, Parson asked all state employees who were not required to be on duty to stay at home on Thursday.
Earlier, a storm hit the central United States, bringing several tornadoes and floods, and severely damaged buildings in the affected area. In addition to Missouri, Oklahoma and other states were also affected.