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Several Tornadoes Touch Down In Massachusetts, At Least 4 Deaths Reported, Numerous Injuries

06/01/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — At least two tornadoes left at least four people dead, caused numerous injuries and damage Wednesday in this western Massachusetts city, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents before racing east.

Gov. Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency and the National Guard called up about 1,000 troops, NBC News reported.

Scott MacLeod, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the four deaths Wednesday night but said there were no details about the circumstances.

He said two people died in Westfield, one in West Springfield and one in the town of Brimfield.” Read more.


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