(CNN) A tornado smashed into the Missouri capital as people slept Wednesday night, ripping buildings apart and leaving destruction that the city was only beginning to comprehend as daylight broke Thursday morning. The destruction in Jefferson City came toward the end of a string of strong storms and suspected tornadoes that swept through parts of Missouri on Wednesday. At least three people were killed in a daylight storm in Golden City, more than 150 miles southwest of the capital. A "wedge" tornado that tore through Missouri's capital is illuminated by a lightning strike near Euguene. At least 20 people were treated for injuries in Jefferson City, and no deaths were reported there, Missouri Gov.

Source: CNN May 23, 2019 07:42 UTC