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Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
Many reported injured after severe weather hits Massachusetts city
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported. Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, about 90 miles west of Boston, was treating numerous injured people, some with serious force trauma injuries, spokeswoman Jane Albert said.
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
Houses and trees show damage after severe storms, with possible tornadoes, moved through Brimfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Tom Rettig)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
A woman runs with her child to safety after another report of a possible tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
A man talks on his phone near storm damage after a reported tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
People seek cover after an announcement of another possible tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
Anthony Ricco sweep up debris after a reported tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
In this photo provided by John Garvey, a tornado moves through Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., one of the state's largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/John Garvey)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
An ambulance drives past damaged buildings after a reported tornado in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
A police officer checks on people in a house after a reported tornado struck Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Tornado Strikes Springfield, Mass.
* Houses and trees show damage after severe storms, with possible tornadoes, moved through Brimfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Tom Rettig) * A woman runs with her child to safety after another report of a possible tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) * A man talks on his phone near storm damage after a reported tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) * People seek cover after an announcement of another possible tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) * Anthony Ricco sweep up debris after a reported tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) * In this photo provided by John Garvey, a tornado moves through Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., one of the state's largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/John Garvey) * An ambulance drives past damaged buildings after a reported tornado in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) * A police officer checks on people in a house after a reported tornado struck Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) * Bricks and debris that fell from a building lay on top of cars after a report of a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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