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Monday, May 20, 2013 | 6:33 p.m.

Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb

51 dead near Oklahoma City; 120 injured, including 70 children

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including 7 elementary school children.

 

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Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb

51 dead near Oklahoma City; 120 injured, including 70 children

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including 7 elementary school children.

 

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