Initial news report. Ouch.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A major tornado hit the city of Joplin Sunday evening, causing extensive damage.
St. John’s Regional Medical Center had major structural damage. Neighborhoods near the hospital appeared to have been leveled from television reports.
Emergency crews are searching for victims and people possible trapped in the debris.
Doug Heady, the chief meteorologist for KOAM-TV in Joplin, said the storm flipped tractor-trailers and cars. People are reported to be trapped in their vehicles.
There were also reports that the roofs of two fire stations collapsed.
Authorities were calling for help from neighboring counties.

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