sportscapper Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 Massachusetts officials say four people are dead after at least two tornadoes swept through western and central parts of the state. Scott MacLeod, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the deaths Wednesday night but said there were no details about the circumstances. He said two people died in Westfield, one in West Springfield and one in the town of Brimfield. The storms have also caused an unknown number of injuries and extensive damage. Gov. Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency and called up 1,000 National Guard troops. One of the tornadoes struck in Springfield, the state's third largest city. Watch Tornado Here
Wes Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 While this is certainly news, just because a tornado touched down near a park doesn't make it necessary to post in the main forum. Moved to the Random forum, feel free to discuss in there.
Oreos Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 "Well four people died but at least the amusement park is still here!" Sounds about right for TPR.
KevinMatz Posted June 2, 2011 Posted June 2, 2011 I guess its good that the park didn't get hit. That probably wouldn't have ended to good. :/ Whats up with all of these tornadoes anyways, 2012 theory! Only kidding..
CoasterKings908 Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I was actually at the park when this happened. At the time I had no clue what was going on, all the rides were closed early and it began to rain. My group left park around 3-4PM and began our journey to Boston. After being on the road a few minutes we came across Springville, and then we knew what was happening. Being cautious, the drivers decided to stop a truck stop and wait the storm out, however, a few miles down the highway we caught up with the storm. There was a downpour of rain and tons of tornado chasers were spotted on the highway, once again we got off the road, however this time a driver saw the funnel cloud dropping to the ground and quickly rushed us all inside a local eatery. We finally made it to our hotel near Boston early morning the next day, and we were glad that we witnessed and survived the infamous 2011 New England Tornado Outbreak.
BeemerBoy Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 It's the story that never dies. Truly riveting.
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