4 hospitalized after severe storm strikes south Georgia

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) Authorities are investigating whether a tornado or high winds from a thunderstorm caused a building to collapse at a lumber processing plant in the Valdosta area, where four people were hospitalized. <br /> <br /> Police and fire officials tell the Valdosta Daily Times four people were taken to the South Georgia Medical Center after the storm struck Langdale Forest Products on Monday. <br /> <br /> Erika Bennett of the South Georgia Medical Center says the four patients are in good condition. Three other people suffered minor injuries. <br /> <br /> Officials say high winds also overturned several railroad cars and caused roof damage to numerous buildings. <br /> <br /> Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye said officials could not confirm whether it was a tornado that struck. Tye said damage assessments would have to be done first. <br />

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