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Tornado devastates Cardington Ohio center three dead
A tornado ripped through Cardington Ohio around 3 45 pm Saturday crushing cars uprooting trees and tearing roofs. Three people died during treatment or on arrival and at least 20 were injured as the town of about 2000 faced widespread damage. Gov Rhodes ordered the National Guard and disaster officials to the scene as electricity outages and gas leaks were reported. Emergency centers and aid brought in from surrounding counties. Funnel clouds were seen across central Ohio with warnings in effect.
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Cardington
Ohio
John Harbaugh
Morrow County
Mount Gilead
Donald William Carson
Donald William Carson, 9 Months, Died During Treatment.’’ Harbaugh
James A. Rhodes
Ohio National Guard
State Disaster Services Agency
Rhodes
Chuck Shipley
Shipley
Columbus
Sears
Morrow County Hospital
United Methodist Church