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Deadly Tornado Strikes Osage County, Oklahoma, Causing Multiple Injuries

A painted bible verse is seen inside of what is left of a building on March 22, 2024, that was destroyed by a deadly tornado in March 2023 in Rolling Fork, Miss. One year after the deadly tornado stru

Tragedy struck Osage County, Oklahoma on Monday night as a powerful tornado tore through the area, leaving devastation in its wake. The tornado, which churned up in the region, resulted in at least one confirmed fatality and multiple injuries, according to Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden.

Sheriff Virden described the extensive damage caused by the tornado, particularly between Bartlesville and Barnsdall. Numerous houses were damaged, with some completely destroyed by the powerful winds. The community is now grappling with the aftermath of the destructive storm, as emergency responders work to assess the full extent of the impact.

What makes this disaster even more heartbreaking is that residents in the area were still in the process of recovering from a previous tornado that hit Barnsdall just over a month ago. The sheriff noted that the recent tornado followed a similar path to the previous one, compounding the challenges faced by the community.

The resilience of the residents in Osage County is being tested once again as they come together to support one another in the face of this tragedy. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and those who have been injured in this devastating event. As the community begins the process of rebuilding and healing, we stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time.

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