The devastating tornadoes in Kentucky and Missouri claimed at least 21 deaths
At least 21 people died in the devastating tornadoes that hit Kentucky and Missouri. There were 14 deaths in Kentucky, including 12 in Somerset and London. Seven people died in Missouri, five of them in St. Louis. Tornadoes caused extensive damage to facilities, vehicles and infrastructure and caused chaos among the population.
In London, Kentucky, the tornado was hit by two neighborhoods and London Corbin Airport, causing more deaths and serious injuries. One of the survivors is for Foxnews described how her family experienced an event. “We heard the sound as if the train would pass. We then saw things fall, and the next thing we knew was that most of the house disappeared. «
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In Somerset, the tornado caused extensive damage, killing at least one person. Mayor of Somerset, Alan Keckdeclared an extraordinary situation. « It was a very difficult night, but I was grateful that it wasn’t worse, as the tornado spared hundreds of home. »
Governor Kentucky, Andy Besharnoted that the death toll could increase as the country is still in the active rescue phase. More than 100,000 people in Kentucky are left without electricity and five districts are in extraordinary state. Beshhar urged people to pray for the affected families and plan to visit London to assess the damage.
In St. Louis in Missouri was confirmed by Cara Spencer, at least five deaths, which made it introduce a city police clock. The tornado affected more than 5,000 homes and caused extensive damage. In Scott County, about two hours south of St. Louisa, is a sheriff Derick Wheetley reported on two deaths and more injuries. The tornado has caused significant damage in several rural areas, with some houses completely destroyed.
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Damage in the area of St. Louisa was most pronounced in the University City area. In Clayton, south of University City, the damaged trees fell on cars. The tornado also caused damage at the Zoo. Louis, but all animals and staff are safe.
Rescue teams are still in the field, seeking survivors and assessing damage, while residents face the destruction of their communities.
