Raging Tornado kills 8 in Dallas

According to a police report, at least eight people have been confirmed dead in the Dallas area after raging tornadoes and severe storms tore through the city.‎

Confirming the casualties, Collin County Sheriff’s Department said that three people died in Collin County — two in Copeville, one in Blue Ridge — as a result of Saturday night’s extreme weather system.

Read also: Severe storm leaves 7 dead, 40 injured in northern Mississippi

Earlier, five people were confirmed dead in the Garland, Texas area, Garland Police said.
Security operatives also said that there were numerous injuries and that there were numerous buildings destroyed, but more details were not immediately made available.

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