At least two dead as strong winds and rain hit southern US

Several US states hit by storms that toppled trees and power lines, and damaged vehicles, homes and other buildings.

At least two people have died in storms in the southern United States, authorities said on Saturday, as strong winds toppled trees, flipped vehicles and smashed homes and other structures across several states. A 27-year-old man was killed in St Landry Parish, Louisiana, when a tornado struck a home, local television news outlet KLFY reported on Saturday. Seven other people were also injured, and several vehicles were damaged by the high winds.