AT least 16 people have been killed and many injured as devastating storms spawning tornadoes tear through the mid-west.
Officials from Laurel County, Kentucky, confirmed that a tornado “pummeled” the region late on Friday night “causing mass casualties”.
Nine individuals lost their lives and many others were wounded in the tornado that struck the Ohio Valley. Rescue teams are currently scouring the remains of destroyed houses in the hopes of finding survivors.
Meanwhile officials in Missouri reported that at least seven people have died as the string of storms continue to rip through the Midwest.
In total, large tornadoes have been reported in Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana.
Authorities have issued severe thunderstorm alerts for sections of Alabama until the early hours of Saturday, preparing for potential additional damage.
