6 dead as large tornado roars through central Iowa

By Associated Press

Mar 06, 2022 8:22 pm

DES MOINES, Iowa: Six people were killed Saturday when a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.

Emergency management officials in Madison County said four were injured in addition to those killed when the tornado touched down in the area southwest of Des Moines at about 4:30 p.m. Among those killed were children and adults.

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