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Devastating Tornado Memorable Across Five States
A massive tornado carved a 300 mile path through Missouri Indiana Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee causing 823 deaths and 2990 injuries. Destruction hit Murphysboro De Soto West Frankfort and others with towns wiped out and thousands homeless. Rescue efforts involved National Guard, Red Cross, and military planes delivering aid as fires spread and communities scrambled to cope.
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