Death toll at 15 in Lone Grove tornado

CARTER COUNTY, OK -- A tornado touched down in Lone Grove at approximately 7:25 p.m. Several are injured, several are trapped in cars and homes, and we're told 8 people are dead.

Carter County Emergency Management tells us the area affected is southwest Lone Grove. There are reports of downed power lines. They also say there are power outages in Springer, Wilson, and Lone Grove.

Lone Grove Police Chief Robert Oldham tells KXII-TV several people are injured and some are still trapped in their houses and vehicles. Oldham also says there are gas leaks and that the primary area affected is downtown Lone Grove.

Lone Grove Police are asking people to stay out of Lone Grove.

UPDATE: We've received word of 8 fatalities in Lone Grove, according to Ratliffe Police. At least 14 victims are being treated at a make-shift triage at the Lone Grove Police Department.

A Red Cross shelter has been set up at Heritage Hall in downtown Ardmore.

HERITAGE HALL CENTER
220 WEST BROADWAY
ARDMORE, OK
580-223-6313

Lone Grove Schools are closed Wednesday, according to the Superintendent.

We'll post more as it becomes available.

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