St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin is being fully evacuated, after the hospital was directly hit by a tornado Sunday afternoon, said Cora Scott, spokeswoman for St. John’s Health System in Springfield.
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St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin is being fully evacuated, after the hospital was directly hit by a tornado Sunday afternoon, said Cora Scott, spokeswoman for St. John’s Health System in Springfield.
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JOPLIN, Missouri -- A tornado has touched down in Joplin, reportedly damaging several businesses including a hospital.
The hospital may taken a direct hit, say reports from local media in the area.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has shut down I-44 just outside of Miami because of overturned vehicles and debris on the highway.
News On 6 has a crew en-route and will have more information as soon as they arrive.