1 killed, 40 injured from Gaylord tornado in northern Michigan

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Munson Healthcare spokesman Brian Lawson said Friday that he had no details about the person who was killed or the conditions of those who were hurt by the tornado that rushed through Gaylord, a city of about 4,200 roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit at around 3:45 p.m.

Lawson said the pace of people being brought to Gaylord-Otsego Memorial Hospital had slowed since the hours right after the storm.Otsego Memorial Hospital was not damaged but was running on generator power, spokesman Brian Lawson said.

Consumers Energy has mobilized nearly 100 crews to respond. Crews are currently assessing damage and restoring power. As of 7:30 p.m., about 12,000 customers are currently without power. Mike Klepadlo, owner of Alter-Start North, a car repair shop, said he and his workers took cover in a bathroom. "The MSP urgeS Michiganders to avoid the Gaylord area. Emergency crews are responding to help residents and assess the damage. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings remain in effect throughout Northern Michigan.

 

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