5 dead in Missouri tornado

OAN Geraldyn Berry
UPDATED 2:05 PM PT –Wednesday, April 5, 2023

A deadly tornado hit the Grassy and Glenallen areas in Bollinger County, Missouri, resulting in the loss of at least five lives.

Local Sheriff Casey Graham released a statement on Facebook, stating, “Several of our communities in Bollinger County, specifically the Grassy and Glenallen areas, were hit with what appears to be a significant tornado early this morning.”

The tornado struck before dawn, causing emergency personnel to frantically search for those trapped under debris.

The Missouri Highway Patrol urged people to stay away from the area as first responders worked to find injured survivors.

“There continue to be tornado warnings in areas of Missouri,” stated the State Emergency Management Agency. “Have multiple ways to get alerts and seek safe shelter when alerted.”

According to the National Weather Service, since Tuesday afternoon where there was a severe storm outbreak, there have been at least eleven tornadoes recorded in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. So far this year, there have been at least 478 reported tornadoes across 25 U.S. states.

To stay informed and receive breaking news, subscribe for free to get news blasts delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe here:
https://www.oann.com/alerts

In other news:

• Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg presented his argument against the 45th president, but the indictment leaves many questions unanswered.
• Music revival took place in Texas, where hundreds of people attended, claiming that America needs hope.
• The 45th president speaks out to his supporters, stating that no charges will stop him from putting America first.
• In part two of an exclusive interview, pollster Jim McLaughlin discusses how President Biden is in political trouble since 71% of likely voters think the country is on the “wrong track.”
• Regional Australian mayor plans to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s false statements.
• Uber has partnered with Brazilian bike-sharing company Tembici to provide electric and common bikes across the country.
• Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker and a major iPhone assembler for Apple Inc, is planning to start producing cars in 2023.
• Italy’s antitrust authority has initiated an investigation into heavily scrutinized Meta Platform under suspicions of possible abuse of their position in the market.