At least 21 people have died after severe storms swept through the central United States, with possible tornadoes touching down in Missouri and Kentucky, according to authorities, APA reports, citing The Washington Post.
Fourteen people were killed in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. A tornado touched down in Laurel County at 11:49 p.m., with “numerous” more suffering severe injuries, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department said in a social media post on Saturday.
With rescue teams continuing the search for survivors, Beshear warned that the death toll “is expected to grow.” Five counties have declared a state of emergency — Beshear had declared an emergency for the entire state the day before — and more than 100,000 customers are without power, Beshear said.
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