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Significant tornado damages northern Monroe County, closes I
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Key Points:
- A significant tornado struck northern Monroe County, Indiana, late Wednesday, causing extensive damage to trees, power lines, and property, and leading to the closure of Interstate 69 near mile marker 130.
- The National Weather Service reported the tornado moving east at about 40 mph, with radar showing a strong debris signature as it crossed I-69 south of Martinsville.
- Damage was reported in multiple areas including North County Line Road, Texas Ridge Road, Mount Pleasant Road, and Burma Road, with emergency workers facing blocked roads and limited cellular service while searching for injured residents.
- Although vehicles on I-69 were reportedly struck by the tornado, no injuries from those incidents were confirmed early Thursday; emergency crews continued efforts to clear debris and assess the situation.
- A second round of storms brought a new tornado warning to the area shortly after midnight, complicating ongoing emergency response efforts.
