No children hurt when tornado blows through Tyler youth soccer camp

Published June 9, 2021 7:21 AM CDT

The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in and near Tyler, 100 miles east of Dallas.

When the tornado warnings were issued, children at a youth soccer camp were taken to shelter inside a concession stand and restrooms.

High winds flipped over the bleachers and soccer goals in the park.

One of the kids called it terrifying.

"It was really loud and I was on the phone with my friend’s mom and I was on the phone with my dad as well. And it was really, really scary because it was loud and a lot of people were in there. I didn’t know if I was going to see them again or not, my dad again," said 13-year-old Brooke Jackson.

No one was hurt but the camp was canceled for the rest of the day.

Parents said they were just happy everyone was safe.

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