Tornado damage has been reported in several Texas areas, including Denton, Sanger, and Celina, leaving numerous buildings severely damaged and breaking multiple power lines. ( lemmy.world )

Tar_alcaran , 1 month ago

I'm sorry, 150 people in a gas station?

jimmydoreisalefty OP , 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago)

Great question:

Seems to be correct, I would guess they went in for shelter.

Found article about the 150 number:

A mass casualty event has been declared at a Shell truck stop gas station in Valley View, Texas, where up to 150 people are trapped due to a roof collapse.

As well as:

Police scanners report that at least 150 people are trapped inside the gas station, and multiple injuries have been reported.

https://channel3now.com/2024/05/26/mass-casualty-event-declared-at-valley-view-texas-truck-stop-up-to-150-trapped-in-roof-collapse-at-shell-gas-station/

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https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/1cb81ded-b1e7-4f69-9363-82d2e2536e47.png

@channel3nownews

A video out of valley view Texas after storm chasers got hit by the tornado down there

Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1794653747949232128/pu/vid/avc1/304x640/lxhAqoxcFgeMKQO1.mp4

Source: https://x.com/channel3nownews/status/1794653830543802822

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Edit: added info and pic below

Another guess, but seems this shell looks like a truck stop:

71 Farm to Market Rd 3002
Valley View, Texas

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/ff43c834-db13-4bfb-b1fe-5dd78cc64a1f.png

Today , 1 month ago

The news this morning was showing people who left a campground and trailer park seeking shelter.