Three dead after violent tornadoes rip through Missouri (PICS, VIDEO)

A tornado last night appears to have had a direct hit on Jefferson City, MO, and according to reports it may have caused 'catastrophic' damage.

Two local hospitals were reportedly treating a total of about 100 people for unspecified injuries.

According to the National Weather Service, a “confirmed large and destructive tornado” was seen over Jefferson City, at 11:43 p.m., moving northeast at 40 mph.

The twister appeared to have traveled through the center part of town, the Jefferson City News-Tribune reported.

Elsewhere, three people died in a twister that hit near Golden City, MO.

Check out some video posted of another Missouri tornado below.


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