Tornado strikes Oklahoma; seven people injured near Tulsa

2016-03-31 0

At least seven people were injured and authorities were evaluating the damage in northeastern Oklahoma after severe storms spawned multiple tornado touchdowns Wednesday night, authorities said.
CBS Tulsa affiliate KOTV reported multiple tornadoes were spotted in Tulsa County, causing damage to buildings and trees.
National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Jankowski said a tornado touched down and lifted up numerous times as it swept through the northern Tulsa and Owasso areas.
The City of Tulsa said in a statement that several roads were closed and police and fire crews were canvassing the city.