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Devastation in Clarksville, Tennessee: 3 Dead, 20 Injured in Tornado
Tragedy struck Clarksville as a tornado tore through the area, leaving three people dead, including a child, and nearly two dozen injured. The damage in the northern part of the city is extensive, with houses, highways, and buildings affected. The community is coming together to support those affected, with Mayor Joe Pitts expressing his condolences to the families of the victims. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to search the area for any potential survivors. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.
A shelter was set up at a local high school.
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Residents were asked to stay at home while first responders evaluated the situation. In a briefing shared on social media, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said there was extensive damage.
“So please, if you need help, call 911 and help will be on the way immediately. But if you can, please stay home. Do not get out on the roads. Our first responders need time and space,” he said.
Clarksville city spokesman Jimmy Settle said in an email that he didn’t have any further information on the number of structures damaged or possible injuries.
Allie Phillips, who lives in Clarksville, said she was grabbing lunch when she began receiving notifications of the tornado that was quickly approaching her neighborhood.
“I was on pins and needles watching the live stream and not knowing if my house was still standing,” she explained. “When we finally decided to leave, the road to my home was blocked because of the power lines; we had to take a detour.”
Phillips shared that her home remained mostly intact, but her daughter’s toys were damaged, and a neighbor’s dog kennel hit the back of her home. Unfortunately, her neighbor’s house was missing a roof, and another home on the block had practically vanished.
“You can never be truly prepared for something like this,” she said.
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Tennessee and plans to survey the area where an apparent tornado hit in Kentucky.
On Saturday night, about 85,000 electricity customers were without power in Tennessee