Forty Five Minutes Of Twister Terror That Left Dozens Dead: Seven Children Found Drowned In School And Officials Fear 24 More Have Perished After Giant Two-Mile Wide Tornado Pulverizes Oklahoma -- Daily Mail
* Two entire schools flattened in Moore, Oklahoma after 200 mph winds pulverized a 30-square-mile stretch yesterday
* At least 24 people confirmed dead, authorities say, and fears for 40 more; at least 240 are injured
* More than 20 children could be among the dead, including the seven found drowned in Plaza Towers
* Children were told to hold on to the walls, while teachers shielding the students with their bodies
* Hundreds of homes wiped out and more than 8,000 people left without power
* The devastating tornado was larger than 1999 storm in the area that left 36 people decade
A desperate search is underway for survivors after a giant two-mile wide tornado roared through the suburbs of Oklahoma leaving dozens dead, including seven children who drowned in a pool of water at their school.
Plaza Towers Elementary was in the direct path of the giant twister that ravaged Moore on Monday afternoon and today rescuers were combing the debris to find 24 students who went missing after the building took a direct hit during 45 minutes of terror.
Initial reports said as many as 91 people could have been killed in the tragedy, but officials confirmed on Tuesday morning there have been 24 deaths.
They added they fear for as many as 40 others - including 20 children - and expect the death count to rise. At least 240 people are injured - 60 of these children.
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