Storm-damaged building collapses in Springfield, people possibly trapped

SPRINGFIELD — A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the region Saturday evening, causing a building to collapse in Springfield with reports that people may have been trapped inside, according to Cedar News. Forecasters kept the area under a severe thunderstorm watch into the overnight hours, warning of wind gusts up to 70 mph, hail and frequent lightning.

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"Severe Thunderstorm Causes Major Damage in Springfield, Massachusetts; Building Collapses": Cedar News reported significant storm damage in the city Saturday night, including a building collapse, with early reports raising the possibility that people were trapped inside; further details on any rescue or injuries were not included (read it at https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/941015/video-severe-thunderstorm-causes-major-damage-in-springfield-massachusetts-building-collapses/).

"Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southern New England With Winds Up to 70 MPH": Cedar News reported forecasters placed western and southern New England, including the Springfield area, under a severe thunderstorm watch Saturday, warning of destructive wind gusts, large hail and frequent lightning; the outlet issued follow-up alerts extending the watch into Saturday evening (read it at https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/940966/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-southern-new-england-with-winds-up-to-70-mph/).

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