Oklahoma tornado destroys the city and the death of 51 people

The tornado that started across central Oklahoma on Monday has killed at least 51 people. With about 40 more bodies expected to arrive at the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's office, Amy Elliott of the coroner's office said. The official death toll will gradually rise as bodies found.

At least 20 of those killed were children,including seven from Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. 75 students and personal members took refuge in the school children at the beginning of the disaster.

So dozens of wounded had to be rushed to other hospitals. At least 145 people were taken to three area hospitals. But 45 children taken to the children's hospital at Oklahoma University Medical Center, Dr. Roxie Albrecht said. While injuries these people ranged from minor to severe, including impalement and crushing injuries.