VALLEY VIEW, TX – Over the weekend, a fierce tornado left a trail of devastation in Valley View, Texas, resulting in the death of at least 11 individuals, including two young children. Officials fear the death toll may rise further. Numerous homes were obliterated and a gas station, packed with people seeking refuge from the storm, collapsed. The cataclysm has also displaced tens of thousands of residents, many of whose homes are without power.
The disaster in Valley View was one among numerous deadly twisters that struck Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on Saturday night. Two people were injured during an open-air wedding ceremony in Oklahoma due to the severe weather, adding to the harsh toll of this calamity.
In Texas’ Cooke County, some of the victims were found dead in one household near Valley View, which is a small community. Seven individuals succumbed to injuries from the storm as it hit a trailer park and an area near a mobile home park. The catastrophe has left around 60 to 80 people injured, many of whom are recuperating in hospitals.
Considering the scale of the tragedy, emergency responders are still engaged in search and rescue operations in Valley View and across Texas. Despite the severity of the devastation, officials remain optimistic about their ability to rebuild and recover from the disaster.
Authorities are urging locals to avoid storm-affected areas due to potential hazards like downed power lines and gas leaks. They are also asking people to share any relevant information to aid the ongoing search and rescue efforts.