Texas – A powerful tornado wreaked havoc across several areas in Texas, including Denton, Sanger, Pilot Point, and Celina, on Saturday. In its wake, images and videos captured the aftermath of overturned vehicles, structural damages, and downed power lines, leaving communities in distress.
Here’s what we know so far about the impact of this destructive tornado:
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Interstate 35 and Valley View-Sanger Area: The majority of the damage has been concentrated on Interstate 35 between Valley View and Sanger. Reports indicate that a truck stop Shell gas station has suffered a substantial collapse, trapping nearly 150 individuals beneath the wreckage. Videos circulating online display debris scattered along the highway. Emergency services have been dispatched to assist in the rescue operations.
?#BREAKING: A Mass casualty event has been declared at a truck stop shell gas station with up to 150 people trapped with the roof collapsed
Currently, emergency crews have just declared a mass casualty event after a large, violent tornado passed through… pic.twitter.com/ExxBf2KgW6
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) May 26, 2024
The shell station at Lone Oak and I35 is gone. From the bridge. #tornado @NBCDFWWeather pic.twitter.com/fGuOqzDZI0
— Paul Athens (@pgathens) May 26, 2024
Lake Ray Roberts Marina: The marina at Lake Ray Roberts bore the brunt of the tornado’s wrath, enduring severe destruction with numerous boats sinking. Multiple recreational vehicles (RVs) have been damaged, resulting in people being trapped. Ongoing search and rescue efforts are underway to locate and aid those affected.
The marina in Pilot Point, Texas is completely destroyed by this tornado pic.twitter.com/UUFj4x4331
— Jake Levine (@Jake_lev03) May 26, 2024
DENTON FD sending 4 Medics, Rescue, Batt 1 to Marina Circle at Ray Roberts for multiple victims, some reported trapped. E6/M6 enroute to Sanger Fire Station to help cover calls. Major damage at the county line on Lone Oak Road. @cityofdentontx @DentonScanner @DFWscanner pic.twitter.com/MXIe6JzZkK
— City of Denton Fire Department (@DentonFireDept) May 26, 2024
The communities impacted by this devastating tornado continue to grapple with the aftermath as emergency response teams, and search and rescue efforts work diligently to provide assistance and aid to those affected.
More photos and videos from the Denton County, TX #tornado #weather #SevereWeather #weatherdamage pic.twitter.com/OPDAVsWjeD
— Paul Athens (@pgathens) May 26, 2024
Power flashes as a likely tornado crossed 289 just north of Celina, TX this evening. #txwx #tornado @TxStormChasers pic.twitter.com/PyXmiXvnTc
— Weather Intercepts Storm Chasing (@Wx_Intercepts) May 26, 2024
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“MASS CASUALTY EVENT”???
MASSES of people DIED? Or, death and a broken arm are the same thing?
Stupid word, indicative of how people corrupt words for personal agendas.
Steve i have the feeling you need to go read your com. maybe proof read!
Casualty doesn’t mean death alone it can mean injuries or other damages
Celina @@@ 289 is jerry jone money.
No big deal.