A strong tornado swept through the town of Perryton, in North Texas, on Thursday. (UNITED STATES.). Local authorities have reported that three people were killed and at least 70 others injured as a result of this event.

which killed three people and injured more than 70, local authorities confirmed.

The state of Texas, as well as the cities and counties surrounding Perryton, They send help after the meteorological event that occurred in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the city, details CNN.

The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the State Division of Emergency Management they are mobilizing resources, said District 87 State Rep. Four Price in a Facebook post.

“TDEM is moving everything in that direction. Search and rescue, medics, etc,” Price said, adding that multiple structures are damaged and “the state is hiring additional medical aid for triage.” “This is a serious situation. Again, lift up that community in prayer,” he said.

Chain Fox again indicates that the tornado passed over a trailer park, destroying everything in its path.

At least 21 million people, from Colorado to Kansas, were on alert this Thursday due to complicated weather conditions.

Forecasters had warned that severe weather was expected on Thursday capable of producing wind gusts up to 90 mph, hail up to 5 inches in diameter, and tornadoes.

At least three tornadoes were seen in Perryton shortly after 5 p.m., according to the network. ABC7.