Washington Gazette in Washington, Indiana

Fire and storm kill workers in barn sheltering during tornado

A storm swept through the area as a tornado threatened a barn near the Fielder home. Ten men sought refuge in the barn driveway and wagon shed while others hid in the barn. A crash followed as the wind ripped timber, leaving bodies and injuries among the men. The scene included ad hoc rescues, with one victim carried to a hotel and later to a hospital. Authorities and local observers described the chaos and timing as the storm passed.