Three dead and dozens hurt after tornado rips through Texas town

The main street of Perryton, Texas, was severely damaged by the tornado (AP Photo/David Erickson)

A tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton on Thursday, killing three people, injuring dozens more and causing widespread damage as another series of fierce storms carved its way through southern states.

The National Weather Service in Amarillo confirmed that a tornado hit the area shortly after 5pm on Thursday. Local officials said on Thursday night that two people were missing.