Sixteen dead after tornadoes tear through US states
Summary
Tornadoes caused the deaths of at least 16 people in Kentucky and Missouri. The storms damaged buildings and knocked out power in the affected areas, with officials expecting more casualties.Key Facts
- At least 16 people died due to tornadoes in Kentucky and Missouri.
- In Kentucky, nine people lost their lives, with the tornado hitting Laurel County.
- In Missouri, seven people died, including five in St Louis.
- The tornado in Missouri damaged 5,000 buildings and cut power to about 100,000 properties in St Louis.
- St Louis Fire Department conducted house-to-house searches for survivors.
- A curfew was set from 9 PM to 6 AM to prevent injuries from debris and reduce looting.
- The tornado in Missouri hit shortly after 2:30 PM near Forest Park in St Louis.
- Nearby Illinois and other areas experienced severe weather conditions.
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