LINCOLN, Neb. – Damage assessments are continuing at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln after powerful straight-line winds tore the roof from two dormitory-style housing units at the facility over the weekend.
Officials with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) said the extensive damage occurred just after 5 a.m. local time Saturday, and dramatic security camera video showed the moment the incident occurred.
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In the video you can see large chunks of the roof being torn away from the building, with debris being tossed into the air and falling onto the ground below.
There have been no injuries reported, and all impacted individuals were safely relocated, officials said.
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