US Tornadoes death count could rise: Aftermath videos reveal massive devastation in Kentucky, Mayfield
Kentucky's worse ever tornadoes has reportedly claimed more than 50 lives and reports suggest that this count could easily go up as the devastation has been widespread.
The tornadoes have been termed as worse ever in the state's history.
The governor of the US state of Kentucky Andy Beshear has warned that the death figure could rise to as many as 100, reports BBC. Mr Beshear has declared a state of emergency in Kentucky.
This pretty much sums it up in :19. #Mayfield #MayfieldTornado #KyWx #WX pic.twitter.com/IcPL4XGtPS
— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) December 11, 2021
Police have briefed the media that tornado caused "significant damages" across the western parts of the state.
🚨🇺🇸Urgent🚨#Kentucky: At least 50 killed and dozens injured after building collapse at a candle factory. pic.twitter.com/i1i8OlY5Xf
— Terror Alarm (@terror_alarm) December 11, 2021
Dozens are feared dead inside a candle factory in the town of Mayfield.
Homes slabbed and these scenes around Mayfield. :( #KYwx pic.twitter.com/13lJZldr6M
— Brett Adair (@AlaStormTracker) December 11, 2021
Mayfield #KYwx is utterly devastated. Homes leveled - the water tower crumbled - insane amounts of damage. #LSMwx @LiveStormsMedia pic.twitter.com/k7ur1hrYh1
— Brett Adair (@AlaStormTracker) December 11, 2021
The Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville in southern Illinois was also damaged during a tornado on Friday night.
A violent tornado has raked through Mayfield, #KYwx tonight. Numerous folks were hurt & trapped or missing inside the Mayfield Consumer Products building. S&R Continues. Building completely destroyed with vehicles in the roof of it. Governor reporting 50 fatalities in town. pic.twitter.com/LuzwL4xPwC
— Brett Adair (@AlaStormTracker) December 11, 2021
Amazon was assessing the situation and damage, a spokesperson said in a statement.
First published: 11 December 2021, 20:40 IST
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