Severe hurricanes accompanied by tornadoes struck several states in the southeast and central United States. According to Reuters, the death toll could presumably exceed 100.
At least 50 people are likely dead after a tornado hit southwestern Kentucky late Friday, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. A multitude of tornadoes spawned in the overnight hours Friday as a line of powerful storms ripped through the central US https://t.co/fgZmgtwa1d
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 11, 2021
The state of Kentucky was hit hardest, especially the city of Mainfield, where a natural disaster collapsed the roof of a candle factory while there were about 110 people inside.
Mayfield, KY at daybreak – drone.
The town has basically been flattened, no words.Video: LiveStormsMedia#Mayfield #Kentucky #Tornado #tornadoemergency #severewx #SevereWeather #tornadoemergency #tornadooutbreak #longtracktornado pic.twitter.com/DBadxT9pSD
– AC ???? (@ACinPhilly) December 11, 2021
According to various sources, at least 50 people died in Kentucky. In addition, the hurricane derailed a CSX freight train in the western state. A state of emergency has been declared there. The National Guard is involved in the search for people and the elimination of the consequences.
Horrific sight at first light from #tornado damage in #Mayfield Kentucky. #Wxtwitter pic.twitter.com/KSjTpko9nz
— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) December 11, 2021
There are also casualties and destruction in Arkansas, Illinois and Tennessee. According to AFP, at least one person was killed and five were injured when a tornado destroyed the roof of a nursing home in Monette in northern Arkansas.
WOW! Twin Tornadoes tonight in Bay Arkansas southeast of Jonesboro, AR!????
Permission: Angie Burgess@WeatherBug #ARwx #MOwx #Arkansas #Missouri #Tornado #Tornadoes pic.twitter.com/9F89CJ5JZb
— Live Storm Chasers (@LiveStormChaser) December 11, 2021
In Illinois, a tornado destroyed an Amazon warehouse near St. Louis – rescuers are worried about the fate of about a hundred employees. Three people are believed to have died in Tennessee.
Source: Rosbalt
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