Tornado, storms kill 4 near Oklahoma City, officials say
By the CNN Wire Staff
May 25, 2011 -- Updated 0138 GMT (0938 HKT)
(CNN) -- A deadly string of tornadoes and thunderstorms rampaged Tuesday through central Oklahoma, killing at least four people, injuring dozens and destroying homes and vehicles, officials said.
Tornado warnings were in effect late Tuesday in Dallas and several northern Texas counties, according to the National Weather Service, with at least one twister reported to be on the ground with several others reported to be forming.
Canadian County, Oklahoma, Sheriff Randall Edwards told CNN a large tornado that crossed I-40 near El Reno destroyed residences and caused a gas leak at an energy plant west of the state capital.
Four people died in the county, said Cherokee Ballard, spokesperson for the state medical examiner.
The twister injured motorists on I-40 and U.S. 81, Canadian County Emergency Management Director Jerry Smith said. Deputies tended to the injured, and there were reports of property damage in the area.
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