NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Five people are injured and one is listed in critical condition after a tornado struck arts of DuPage County late Sunday night. The tornado that was reported at 11 p.m. damaging at least 16 homes in Naperville and possibly more structures in the neighboring community of Woodbridge. Authorities say the five injured people were transported to Edward Hospital; one is listed in critical condition while the other four sustained non-critical injuries. The area sustained damage to houses and has downed power lines and fallen trees. Sixteen houses have been deemed uninhabitable by the City’s Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group. TED inspectors will continue to inspect property damage. As of 5 a.m. Monday, the city of Naperville has received 125 reports of property damage within the tornado area. Ten people from three homes were taken to a relocation point, and the Red Cross and Salvation Army are assisting the displaced families.
Multiple utility poles on Bailey Road were downed during the storm. Currently, approximately 450 customers are without power in the area of Bailey Road to the north, Washington to the west, Naper Boulevard to the east and Bourbon Lane to the south. The poles and the lines will need to be replaced before power can be restored to area. The Electric Utility currently estimates restoration to occur by midnight.
Bailey Road is currently closed between Washington and Naper Blvd., and 77th Street is closed at Muirhead and Wehrli. Please avoid this area. Public Works crews have been working to clear trees from roadways and estimate over 100 parkway trees were damaged. Ranchview Drive is clear and open. City crews, including Police and Fire personnel, will continue to be in this neighborhood throughout the day.
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