In this photo provided by John Garvey, a tornado moves through Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., one of the state's largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents. (AP Photo/John Garvey)
On Wednesday, tornadoes and severe storms tore western and central Massachusetts.
At least 4 people were killed.
The first tornado touched down at about 4:30 p.m. local time in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Springfield is the third largest city in Massachusetts.
A second tornado hit Springfield, 90 miles west of Boston, at about 6:20 p.m.
Cars are crushed from bricks that fell from a building after a report of a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Storm damage is seen in downtown after a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Storm damage is seen in downtown after a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
An ambulance drives past damaged buildings after a reported tornado in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Storm damage is seen in downtown after a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
A woman runs with her child to safety after another report of a possible tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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