The death toll from powerful tornadoes that devastated towns in Kentucky is likely to pass 100, the governor says, as hope of finding survivors wanes. Andy Beshear said this was the most devastating tornado event in the state’s history, with at least 80 confirmed deaths.
Fourteen deaths have been reported in four other states. In Kentucky, rescue workers scoured debris for survivors while teams distributed water and generators to residents. More than 300 members of the National Guard were going door to door and removing debris. However, no-one has been found alive since Saturday morning. Beshear said a tornado had wrecked places all along its 227-mile path. Thousands of people had their homes destroyed though the exact number was still not clear.
Chidozie Chima | September 20, 2024
