{"id":15709,"date":"2025-05-29T04:42:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T04:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=15709"},"modified":"2025-05-29T04:42:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T04:42:38","slug":"college-student-ejected-from-car-during-tornado-while-on-call-with-mom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=15709","title":{"rendered":"College Student Ejected From Car During Tornado While On Call With Mom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mya Grimes, a 20-year-old Jackson State University student, miraculously survived being thrown from her car during an EF-3 tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16, 2025.<\/p><div class=\"ojduh69f5eff2af0b6\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ojduh69f5eff2af0b6 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ojduh69f5eff2af0b6 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ojduh69f5eff2af0b6 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ojduh69f5eff2af0b6 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ojduh69f5eff2af0b6 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1767898\" data-uid=\"131cf\">\n<div id=\"mgw1767898_131cf\">\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1767898\" data-uid=\"131cf\">\n<div id=\"mgw1767898_131cf\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>While driving home, her car was caught in the tornado\u2019s path. \u201cThe car started spinning\u2026 I was praying and screaming \u2018Jesus,\u2019\u201d Mya recalled. The windshield shattered, and she was flung 40 yards down the road.<\/p>\n<p>Her mother was on the phone when Mya cried, \u201cIt\u2019s taking me,\u201d before the call cut off. Despite injuries, Mya crawled to a light pole and flagged down help. She was treated for minor burns and cuts.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, she posted on Instagram: \u201cI\u2019m not lucky, I\u2019m BLESSED. GOD KEPT ME.\u201d Mya also urged others to turn to faith, writing, \u201cYou\u2019re not too young, too far, too imperfect, or too late.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What began as a normal drive became a harrowing escape and spiritual turning point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mya Grimes, a 20-year-old Jackson State University student, miraculously survived being thrown from her car during an EF-3 tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16, 2025. 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