At Least 50 Feared Dead After Tornado Hits US State Of Kentucky: Governor
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Several counties in Kentucky were devastated, with the strongest tornado tearing 200 miles through the state, governor Andy Beshear said.
At least 50 people are dead after a tornado ripped through the southeastern US state of Kentucky, its governor told reporters, as storms ravaged large swathes of the country. My prayers are with the people of Edwardsville tonight, and I've reached out to the mayor to provide any needed state resources.Our @ILStatePolice and @ReadyIllinois are both coordinating closely with local officials and I will continue to monitor the situation.
Several counties in Kentucky were devastated, with the strongest tornado tearing 200 miles through the state, governor Andy Beshear said.
"I fear that there are more than 50 dead ... probably closer to somewhere between 70 and 100, it's devastating," he said, adding this was the "most severe tornado event in Kentucky's history".
The governor said a roof collapse at a candle factory "resulted in mass casualties" in the city of Mayfield.
