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Monday, May 20, 2013 | 11:07 p.m.

Teachers carry students away from Briarwood Elementary School

(AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Paul Hellstern)

At least 51 dead, including 20 children; 120 more injured near Oklahoma City

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. 

9:22 p.m.  

Teachers carry students away from Briarwood Elementary School

(AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Paul Hellstern)

At least 51 dead, including 20 children; 120 more injured near Oklahoma City

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. 

9:22 p.m.  

Teachers carry students away from Briarwood Elementary School

(AP Photo/The Oklahoman, Paul Hellstern)

At least 51 dead, including 20 children; 120 more injured near Oklahoma City

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. 

9:22 p.m.  

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