4 dead, 40 hurt as tornado hits Boy Scout camp |
| Published: June 11, 2008, 11:23 pm |
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DES MOINES, Iowa — A spokeswoman for Iowa Homeland Security says at least four people were killed and 40 injured when a tornado struck a western Iowa Boy Scout camp. Iowa Homeland Security spokeswoman Julie Tack says a search and rescue team has been deployed to the camp near Little Sioux in Harrison County. She says the camp is covered with debris and downed trees after the tornado hit about 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tack says there were 93 campers and 25 staff members at the camp. The campers were between 13 and 18 years old and were attending a leadership training camp. "They were considered some of the best in the area," Tack said. At least 40 people who were injured in the storm were being taken to area hospitals. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below. DES MOINES (AP) _ The National Weather Service has received reports of injuries and possibly fatalities from an apparent tornado that struck a Boy Scout camp [ Full article ] |
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