Oklahoma tornado: Before and after images

Before and after image of Plaza Towers Elementary School, Oklahoma

The tornado which tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, flattened swathes of buildings including Plaza Towers Elementary School.

Before and after image of Moore Medical Center, Oklahoma City

Moore Medical Center was also badly damaged by the winds, which reached 200mph (320km/h).

Before and after image of homes

Whole neighbourhoods were devastated, including these homes to the west of Santa Fe Avenue.

Before and after image of Briarwood Elementary School

Briarwood Elementary School (bottom of picture) was also in the tornado's path when it struck on Monday afternoon.

Before and after image of homes near South Eastern Avenue

The powerful storm flattened homes in its direct trajectory but left nearby properties unscathed.

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