At least 7 people are dead and dozens are injured after reported tornadoes in Cooke, Collin and Denton counties on Saturday night.
At least 7 people are dead, including at least two children, and at least 100 people have been injured after reported tornadoes in Cooke, Collin and Denton counties on Saturday night.Texas Governor Greg Abbott came to Cooke County, the area that was the hardest hit on Sunday. He issued a disaster declaration for the affected counties.More than 200 homes were destroyed and 120 were damaged, according to the governor. Abbott says he expects that number to rise.
He was able to walk away with minor injuries.High winds took control of a car on FM 3002 near I-35 in Valley View.Vehicles in the area were thrown into a nearby pasture.Two people who were killed were found in a mobile home park."Power lines were down, trees were down, it's taken a huge effort to just get back in there where most of the damage is," said Sappington.
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