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Roof of prison is ripped off by 80mph winds

Watch: Moment storm blows roof off Nebraska prison
  • The roof of Nebraska State Penitentiary was ripped off during an intense storm on Friday.
  • Security cameras captured the moment the correctional facility's ceiling was torn away by powerful 80mph winds.
  • All 387 inmates affected by the damage were safely relocated, and no injuries were reported.
  • The storm caused widespread damage across Nebraska, including toppled trees, severed power lines, and damaged roofs.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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