Damaged Car

ID: 391 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the Texas Collection, Baylor University
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Damaged Car

Witnesses of the tornado said they saw cars flying around the square, picked up and tossed around by the storm’s 260 mph winds. Dozens of cars downtown were destroyed by the winds and falling debris, some with people still inside.

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By Amanda Sawyer
On May 11, 1953, a destructive force tore through Waco and forever altered the face of the city. The tornado injured 600 people, took 114 lives, and damaged hundreds of businesses. The chaotic aftermath of this deadly storm left an indelible mark…