Coal City, Illinois: Tornado Causes Mass Damage

Coal City in Illinois was reportedly severely damaged by a tornado that passed through.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Coal City in Illinois was reportedly severely damaged by a tornado that passed through.

Photos uploaded to Twitter show homes completedly destroyed by the tornado.

“Im in coal city.. this so horrible! #help,” wrote one user. 

Photos show debris scattered throughout the town and some homes appeared severely damaged.

Another local added that there were “dozens of downed trees. Highway exits closed. And just saw Emerg Mgmt trucks from WillCo stream down.” 

According to the Chicago Tribune, there were not any reports of injuries yet.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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