Severe storms rip through Midwest, killing at least 16, including 9 in Kentucky tornado: This is truly, truly devastating
Storm systems sweeping across the Midwest have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked a mass casualty event in southeastern Kentucky.Kentucky authorities said there were also severe injuries when a twister tore across Laurel County late Friday.“The search is continuing in the damaged area for survivors,” the office of Sheriff John Root said in a statement posted on social media.In Missouri, meanwhile, at least seven people died and authorities were searching from building to building for people who were trapped or hurt after severe storms, including at least one possible tornado.The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that also spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin, left several hundred thousand customers without power in the Great Lakes region, and brought a punishing heat wave to Texas.In Missouri, the storms Friday afternoon tore roofs off buildings, blew out windows, ripped bricks off siding, and yanked up trees and power lines.St.
Louis Mayor Cara Spencer confirmed five deaths in her city and said more than 5,000 homes were affected.“This is truly, truly devastating,” Spencer said, adding that the city was in the process of declaring an emergency, and an overnight curfew Friday had been put into place in the neighborhoods with the most damage.The number of people injured was not immediately known.Barnes-Jewish Hospital received 20 to 30 patients from the storm, with some in serious condition and most expected to be discharged by Friday night, according to hospital spokesperson Laura High.St.
Louis Children’s Hospital received 15 patients, with two of them expected to remain in the hospital into the weekend, she said.Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.
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