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Four killed as fierce tornado hits Kansas levelling Greensburg city
May 5, 2007, 15:11 GMT
Washington- At least four people were killed when a powerful tornado hit the state of Kansas, levelling the town of Greensburg, said Sharon Watson, a spokeswoman for Kansas Rescue Services.
'Everything disappeared - nothing remains,' a resident told the local broadcaster KSN.
Seventeen of the 63 injured were in critical condition. Authorities declared a state of emergency, imposed a ban on driving and ordered the evacuation of the town.
The 1,500 residents are to be housed in emergency shelters during the course of Saturday. The electricity supply has been disrupted throughout the city.
The tornado hit Greensburg at 9.45 pm on Friday. The whirlwind wreaked havoc over a one-kilometre stretch. Hurricane hunter Darin Brunn described the killer tornado as 'massive and slow moving'.
According to the Red Cross, around 90 per cent of the houses have been destroyed or badly damaged. Local broadcaster KWCH showed footage of survivors in the darkness and climbing out of houses that had been reduced to rubble.
They were only warned 20 minutes before the tornado struck, they said, adding that it sounded like an express train. The houses then literally exploded around them.
The tornado had overturned cars and even ripped petrol pumps out of a filling station and caused trees to snap like twigs.
Around 30 patients had been rescued from the rubble of the hospital, said a reporter.
'If you thought the pictures at night were shocking, it's nothing compared to the sight during the day,' she added.
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It looks like? Are you god maybe?
God should be angry with you saying
something as you do!
If he existed, he would be more angry at doing nothing about Global Warming
What does that even mean? Are you even thinking of the devestation that these people are facing? Put yourselves in their shoes. A very small, close knit community filled with people that have to work hard every single day. One night, something comes and takes it all away. Before you make any 'smart' comments, think of how this would effect you.
Yes there is only one true GOD. No mere mortal here on earth can know why this happened. If this would have happened in the 1970s the environmental doomsday people would have blamed it on global cooling (if we look back in the 1970s 'scientists' were preaching that we were headed in to the next 'Ice Age'). One thing is certain, our global climate is not constant. Instead of bickering between eachother, We should be praying for these people in Greensburg and asking GOD to help and comfort them with His Grace and Mercy.
Hi, just found this page when looking for news on tornado in Kansas, this news was just on late tv here. it's 3.13am. as I type. just wanted ad a comment..
climate change is a fact, it does this anyway, the nature of nature is , change. But the current very noticable climate changes happening now are the sort of change that perhaps only occurs naturaly every thousands of yrs or so. ice ages etc. a catasrophic event for all on the planet. The big question is , are we responsible. After much debate and study I have concluded that we are the main cause, and it can only get worse. global commerce etc. hate to be doom merchant but, it's praps already past the 'tipping point' so ... enjoy it now. I went for a lovely walk today, nature is 3wks early here now. spring came early
I do go on sometimes
thanks for reading this. I hope I can find my way back here to look for a response
john
I for one have purchased carbon credits from the EIB network, so I can pollute as much as i want now with peace of mind. Al Gore does have a few good ideas every now and then, I just wonder what the poor people will do who can't afford credits?
larry or larwee can't help what he says .he's not wrapped right
Ok, forget the sarcasm, the blaming God, blaming Bush and making this a political forum- This is a tragedy and the bottom line is if you can't say something nice, compassionate or supportive go spew your blame mongering elsewhere! This story is about a tragedy that affected a small town and that is it! Stuff happens! It is not God's fault or anyone elses! It is just part of life- best we can do is offer condolences, prayers and support. If it was your family you would resent people commenting the way some of you ignorant folks just did! Welcome aboard John from the UK!
I think that the people that were in the tornado in greensburg were very lucky to have survived such a horrific storm. i wouldnt say stuff about god because hes done more than u will ever do in your life, paul. he didnt have to make u! he could have made the world a better place without YOUR critisism!!! friona out!
sry not paul but larry shouldnt say what he said. SORRY PAUL! Friona Out!
I think that the people that were in the tornado in greensburg were very lucky to have survived such a horrific storm. i wouldnt say stuff about god because hes done more than u will ever do in your life, larry. he didnt have to make u! he could have made the world a better place without YOUR critisism!!! friona out!
huh? i don't understand. what the fukin hell?
well, if God wanted to have this happen then he did. it's not like the tonado came on it's own. right?
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larryMay 5th, 2007 - 15:49:38
It looks like God is very angry at bUSh for what he's done to Iraq.
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