TULSA, Okla. (AP) – At least nine people were injured and authorities were evaluating the damage in northeastern Oklahoma after severe storms spawned multiple tornado touchdowns Wednesday night, authorities said.
National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Jankowski said a tornado touched down and lifted up numerous times as it swept through the northern Tulsa and Owasso areas.
The City of Tulsa said in a statement that several roads were closed and police and fire crews were canvassing the city. The Streets and Water Departments are assisting with road barricades and debris removal.
Jankowski said the weather service received reports of lofted debris, trees down and some structural damage.
Emergency Medical Services Authority, an ambulance service provider, tweeted Wednesday night that weather-related calls resulted in nine patients transported. It said most calls were for serious injuries. There was one critical patient.