Devastation and chaos: Oklahoma hit by series of tornadoes, hundreds injured

Oklahoma was struck by dozens of tornadoes, resulting in the loss of at least four lives, including an infant, and hundreds injured. (Photo: AP)

Over 20,000 people were without power hours after tornadoes struck. The damage was substantial in Sulphur, a town of roughly 5,000 people, when a tornado crumpled numerous downtown buildings, flung cars and buses, and chopped roofs off houses within a 15-block radius. (AP photo)

Recounting her experience of the tornadoes, Kelly Trussell, a Sulphur resident said, “How do you rebuild it? This is complete devastation. It is crazy, you want to help but where do you start?” Another resident Carolyn Goodman, on look out for her sister-in-law said, “The bar was destroyed. I know they probably won’t find her alive ... but I hope she is still alive.” (Photo: NYT)

In response to the devastating impact of recent severe weather events, the governor of Oklahoma announced an executive order proclaiming a state of emergency across a dozen counties in the state. (Photo: governor Kevin Stitt's X handle)

Oklahoma govern^​or Kevin Stitt reviewed the extent of the damage and assured people on rebuilding and rehabilitating. "We’ll build back stronger than ever before— that’s my promise to Sulphur, Holdenville, and every Oklahoma community facing loss today. The Oklahoma Standard is alive and well," the governor posted on X. (Photo: governor Kevin Stitt X handle)

Emergency crews worked to remove fallen trees and other wreckage left behind by the severe weather event. The powerful storms had caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure, leaving many homes and businesses without power. (Photo: NYT)

The tornado damage started near Lincoln, Nebraska, as the powerful winds hit an industrial building in Lancaster County, leading to its collapse while seventy people were inside. Despite the initial entrapment of some, everyone was safely evacuated from the destroyed structure.

Officials reported that three people sustained injuries during the incident, but none were considered life-threatening. (Photo: AP)

A meteorologist from the National Weather Service's Omaha office, Chris Franks, reported that, after Lincoln, one or two tornadoes moved towards Omaha over the course of approximately an hour. The destruction left in their wake was indicative of an EF3 tornado, which is characterized by wind speeds ranging from 135 to 165 mph. (Photo: Reuters)

The tornado ultimately hit the Elkhorn area, situated in the western part of Omaha. The city is home to a population of 4,85,000. (Photo: AP)