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DES MOINES (IOWA, USA). Six people were killed after a tornado hit central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines. The Madison County emergency management officials reported, stating that, in addition to the victims, there are at least 4 other injured.
The tornado hit the area southwest of Des Moines around 4.30 pm local time: among the victims there are also children. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has declared a state of disaster for the county, which allows state funds to be used for population assistance. “Our hearts are with all who have been hit by the deadly storms that have torn our state apart,” Reynolds said.