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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma and Louise Boyle

Tornado tears through Chicago as video captures thousands sheltering at O’Hare Airport

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A suspected cluster of tornadoes impacted the Chicago area on Wednesday night causing extensive damage, cancelling flights and leaving thousands taking shelter at O’Hare Airport.

“[A] tornado is on the ground,” the National Weather Service posted online at 7.03pm local time. “TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.”

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