Tornado traps 13 in Burger King bathroom, Missouri

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A tornado in Villa Ridge, Missouri, partially destroyed a Burger King and gas station, trapping 13 people inside a bathroom. They were taking shelter when the storm hit. Local firefighters rescued all 13 individuals, who were unharmed. The Burger King will be closed for three to six months for damage assessment. The tornado, classified as EF-2, caused significant destruction in the area, resulting in at least 12 fatalities statewide. The storm tracked 13 miles from Villa Ridge to Wildwood.


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