"SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) — Weary residents and business owners, some awakening in emergency shelters, were preparing to see what was left of their homes and livelihoods Tuesday after three tornadoes smashed houses, tossed cars and injured than 200 residents.

One twister in this city outside Norfolk cut a fickle, zigzagging path 25 miles long through neighborhoods, obliterating some homes and spraying splintered wood across lawns while leaving those standing just a few feet away untouched.

Several roads were closed Tuesday morning, and traffic was backed up leading into downtown Suffolk. Cars remained abandoned alongside some roads.

Suffolk city officials said rescue crews had gone through damaged areas and homes overnight and planned to keep searching for victims." (source:Associated Press )