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American tornado has killed more than 80 people
Seetao 2021-12-13 11:21
  • At least 30 tornadoes hit 6 US states, causing power outages for more than 330,000 users in 4 states
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On the night of December 10, 2021, U.S. time, a series of powerful storm regiments suddenly swept through the central region of the United States. Six major states including Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee suffered at least 30 tornadoes, causing more than With 200,000 households out of power, more than 55 million Americans are facing serious threats.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear revealed that this "destructive destruction" may cause at least 50 deaths in the state, and the death toll may rise to nearly 100.

According to US media reports on the 11th, 6 states in the central United States were hit by at least 30 tornadoes on the night of the 10th, causing more than 80 deaths so far. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshir said at a press conference on the 11th that a factory producing candles in the state was completely destroyed. There were about 110 workers in this factory when the tornado occurred. The current death toll is 79, and the final death toll may exceed 100. Kentucky has entered a state of emergency, and the State National Guard is participating in the rescue.

According to reports, the tornado caused one death and five serious injuries in a nursing home in Arkansas; the roof of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois was overturned and at least six people died; Tennessee and Missouri killed three and one respectively.

According to data from the U.S. Power Tracking website, the tornado caused power outages for more than 330,000 users in 4 states. When the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning on the 10th, it is expected that at least 25 million people will be affected by the tornado. Editor/He Yuting

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