Six people were killed when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines
A utility worker tends to a downed stoplight on Highway 69 in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, after a strong storm caused damage in areas of central Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa — — Six people were killed Saturday when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.
Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala said 25 to 30 homes were badly damaged by the tornado.Officials didn't identify those killed but said they were not all in the same location.
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