In the US on Tuesday, a powerful storm swept through the city of Mineral Wells in North Texas, causing severe damage to the area, authorities said, UNN reports citing CBS News.
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City officials reported that people were injured, but no one was in critical condition. There were no reports of fatalities.
The storm appeared to have passed through an industrial park, destroying buildings, ripping off roofs, and scattering debris throughout the area. In some places, metal objects were wrapped around poles, and an HVAC unit was severely damaged, but workers had been sent home before the storm.
Debris, fallen trees, and leaning power lines littered the area as emergency crews continued to assess the damage. Officials said other parts of the community, including neighboring areas, were also affected. It is unclear whether there was a tornado.
City emergency management officials asked residents to stay home and avoid travel in the northeastern part of the city due to widespread destruction from the storm. A curfew was also announced for 10:00 PM.
Much of North Texas repeatedly experienced severe thunderstorms throughout the day and evening, with tornado warnings, damaging winds, and large hail affecting several counties as the storms continued to move through the region.
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