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Most injuries in tornadoes are the result of flying debris, falling objects, or collapsed buildings. Minor injuires may include cuts, scrapes, and bruises. In more serious cases there may be broken bones, puncture wounds (even impalement), concussions, and crushing injuries. In some fatal cases, debris was hurled so violently that people were literally torn apart.

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