5 killed, 50 injured in Oklahoma tornadoJune 1, 2013 - 11:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The US region hit by a deadly tornado less than two weeks ago is being slammed again, with the Oklahoma medical examiner's officer saying that five people were killed and about 50 were hurt, five critically. Tornadoes hit Oklahoma City during the evening rush hour, smashing vehicles along a major highway, and the highway patrol said a few motorists were missing. Highway Patrol Trooper Betsy Randolph said troopers found the bodies of the woman and baby near a vehicle along Interstate 40 west of the city. High winds were forecast for Moore, the suburb where a top-of-the-scale tornado killed 24 on May 20. But meteorologists said the fury of the latest storm did not match that of the one that struck Moore. Violent weather also moved through the St Louis area ripping the roof off a suburban casino. Passengers at Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport were directed into underground tunnels, and inbound and outbound flights were cancelled. Television cameras showed debris falling from the sky, and forecasters warned of a "particularly dangerous situation". The region is in part of the Midwest US known as Tornado Alley. The US averages more than 1,200 tornadoes a year and most are relatively small. Floodwaters up to 4ft deep hampered Oklahoma City rescue attempts. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |