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Oklahoma tornadoes kill nine

Powerful tornadoes have struck Oklahoma for the second time in as many weeks and left nine people dead, including a mother and child. Thousands of people have been left without power as the storm caused destruction to properties and vehicles.

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New tornado develops close to Oklahoma

Amatuer footage shows the tornado developing close to El Reno, Oklahoma. Credit: Reuters

The National Weather Service has labelled a tornado developing over El Reno, Oklahoma as a "particularly dangerous situation".

Oklahoma City's Will Rogers World Airport has reportedly been evacuated due to the threat of the tornado, according to CNN News.

Several intense tornadoes could be generated by the storm, according to KAKE Weather forecasters.

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