At least three killed by tornadoes in Arkansas

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LITTLE ROCK | Wed May 25, 2011 9:14am EDT

LITTLE ROCK (Reuters) - At least three people died in Arkansas when tornadoes hit the region late on Tuesday and early Wednesday, officials said.

There were two confirmed deaths in Franklin County and one in Johnson County, said Renee Preslar, deputy public information officer at the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.

Johnson County Sheriff Jimmy Dorney said there was another death in the county but could not confirm whether it was storm-related. At least 10 were injured in the western Arkansas county, he said.

The National Weather Service reported that a large tornado devastated the town of Denning, in Franklin County, just south of Altus, known for its vineyards and Arkansas wine. Denning has a population of about 200.

(Reporting by Suzi Parker; Writing by Corrie MacLaggan; Editing by Jerry Norton)
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Harry079 wrote:
We sang every song that driver knew…………..

May 24, 2011 12:38am EDT  --  Report as abuse
GavinInTucson wrote:
Speaking for me and my family, our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of this tragedy.

May 25, 2011 3:50am EDT  --  Report as abuse
calvinbama wrote:
“a monster twister ripped through the heart of Joplin, Missouri, killing more than 120 people. It was the deadliest single tornado in the United States in some 64 years.”

Didn’t the tornado that went through Tuscaloosa kill more than this?

May 25, 2011 8:04am EDT  --  Report as abuse
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