Tornadoes Rip Through Virginia

Three tornadoes injure 200 people in Virginia.

By: Emily Forrester | WKRG-TV
Published: April 29, 2008

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Three tornadoes in central and southeastern
Virginia have left more than 200 people injured.
The twisters also tossed cars, and damaged buildings and homes.
Governor Tim Kaine has declared a state of emergency for the
areas of southeastern Virginia.
The National Weather Service confirms there were three
tornadoes. A federal meteorologist says the tornado that struck the
city of Suffolk was "major." A Suffolk spokeswoman says multiple
buildings and homes were destroyed.
In Colonial Heights south of Richmond, the storm overturned cars
and damaged buildings.
The storm left about 9,000 customers without power.