Tornado damage in El Reno. [Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman]

A deadly tornado touched down in El Reno Saturday evening, part of a larger storm that sent residents across the state taking shelter.

Two people are confirmed dead in El Reno, where the tornado hit a motel, trailer park and several businesses near Highway 81 and 66.

El Reno police have asked the public to stay off the roads and allow emergency services to assess the damage.

“I think El Reno Oklahoma needs a lot of prayers, it has been a traumatic incident,” said El Reno Mayor Matt White, adding that several people had been transported to the hospital.