Tornadoes and severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple states, killing at least six people overnight as a storm system tore through a candle factory in Kentucky, an Amazon facility in Illinois and a nursing home in Arkansas
Storm tears through a candle factory in Mayfield, Ky., while the roof of an Amazon warehouse east of St. Louis is ripped off
“We believe our death toll from this event will exceed 50 Kentuckians and probably end up 70 to 100,” Mr. Beshear said at a news conference Saturday. “It’s very hard, really tough, and we’re praying for each and every one of those families.”Kyana Parsons-Perez, a factory employee, said she was trapped under five feet of debris for at least two hours until rescuers managed to free her. In an interview, she said it was the “absolutely the most terrifying” event she had ever experienced.
At least one person died at an Amazon facility in Edwardsville, Ill., Police Chief Mike Fillback told reporters Saturday morning. The roof of the building was ripped off and a wall about the length of a football field collapsed. Early Saturday, rescue crews were still sorting through the rubble. Mr. Fillback said the process could take several more hours. Cranes and backhoes were brought in to help move debris.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said ‘we expect multiple fatalities’ after severe weather hit the southwestern part of the state.Workers at a National Weather Service office had to take shelter as a tornado passed near their office in Weldon Spring, Mo., about 30 miles west of St. Louis. One person died and two others were injured in building collapses near the towns of Defiance and New Melle, both just a few miles from the weather service office.
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