Gov. Jay Nixon announced he had declared a state of emergency, allowing state agencies to assist local jurisdictions with their emergency responses to the storm's aftermath, including the destruction at the airport.St. Louis' main airport was closed for business Saturday while crews cleaned up after an apparent tornado tore through a terminal, causing several injuries and sending people scurrying for shelter as plated glass shattered around them.
Crews Clean After Tornado Hits St. Louis Airport
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Sat, 04/23/2011 - 7:24am
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