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At least 1 dead, 44 injured after tornado strikes northern Michigan

One person died and multiple people were injured after a destructive tornado tore through northern Michigan Friday afternoon, authorities said.

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One person died and multiple people were injured after a destructive tornado tore through northern Michigan Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Highlights

  • A Munson Healthcare spokesman confirmed that there had been one death and 44 injuries.
  • Michigan Gov.
  • Gretchen Whitmer signed a declaration of emergency for Otsego County on Friday night.
  • The injured are being treated at four separate hospitals.
  • Residents in Gaylord are asked to shelter in place through 8 a.m.
  • Saturday due to the “ongoing emergency,” state police said.