Tornadoes Slam Ohio; Mass Casualty Event Declared
DEVELOPING STORY: Nearly two dozen tornado warnings were issued across Ohio as a violent storm system swept across the state. A mass casualty event was declared in Indian Lake. Police say a twister slammed into a trailer park. The Columbus Dispatch reports there was a shortage of ambulances in the area. One eyewitness told Fox News in Dayton that the scene was “total devastation.” There’s no word just yet on casualties.
Y’all pray for the folks of Indian Lake… cops said I missed the tornado by about two minutes… pic.twitter.com/ITY3f6gkjF
— Ole #CBJ Dad (@CBJ_Dad0424) March 15, 2024
Lakeview, Ohio just got hit with an extremely massive tornado that ripped through the Lakeside RV Park.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) March 15, 2024
The park has been devastated and people are caught under the wreckage.
Pray for those caught in this horror.
🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/4qjIbO7HyX
BREAKING: Footage shows extremely dangerous and devastating tornado near Wapakoneta, Ohio pic.twitter.com/lMK0sgLfYm
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 15, 2024
BREAKING: Mass casuality incident declared at Indian Lake, Ohio after a violent tornado moved through the area. Reports of multiple building collapsed, people trapped pic.twitter.com/dPBgCH1Wb8
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) March 15, 2024
Nearly 5,000 customers are without power, extensive damage in St Mary's/Rockford – tornado damage over multiple semitrailer trucks on Rt 33 and damage at Indian Lake. Be SAFE, stay away from down power lines, report it at https://t.co/ON4zgX3HDF or call 877-4OUTAGE (877-468-8243) pic.twitter.com/I9ZrQSmJAV
— AES Ohio (@AESOhio) March 15, 2024