A tornado in Matador, Texas left a trail of damage behind. Authorities are responding to the situation on Wednesday.

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Multiple reports stated that there were fatalities at the Dollar store in Matador. Visuals showed that shops and buildings were completely leveled after the tornado. Emergency crews and agencies will help in recovery.

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A tornado warning was issued for Matador and surrounding areas Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) said at 8:26 PM local time that a tornado warning for Motley and Dickens counties continued.

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The NWS further added: “A damaging tornado is on the ground. Take cover now if you are in the path of this storm!”

Social media users posted videos of baseball-size hails. The damage was reported both on the north side and south sides of Matador.

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“Currently, several emergency crews and agencies are en route to the town of Matador, Texas, following a massive and devastating tornado. The tornado has caused extensive damage, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Many homes and trees have been completely flattened, and there are reports of people being trapped. Additionally, there have been incidents of cars and semi-trucks overturned,” a Twitter user said.

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“Properties in Matador, Texas have been severely impacted. Large amounts of debris on the ground. Was not able to access the town centre due to incoming storm,” another one added.