The devastation caused by the most destructive tornadoes in America, the destruction seen everywhere in the pictures
Simultaneous tornadoes have caused huge damage to life and property in America. So far at least 80 people have been reported dead in 5 states. US President Joe Biden called it one of the ‘biggest’ storm outbreaks in history. Buildings have collapsed in the affected states, everything has become a ground. Relief and rescue workers are engaged in evacuating the trapped people. Where the tornado has passed, the search is on for loved ones in the rubble.
Most devastation in Kentucky, 70+ deaths
Tornadoes have caused the most destruction in the US state of Kentucky. More than 70 people are expected to die here. The death toll is increasing. Most of the deaths took place in a candle factory. At least six people have also died at the Amazon warehouse in Illinois.
Just rubbish everywhere
Wherever the eye is going in Kentucky, only debris is visible. People are busy assessing the damage. Governor Andy Beshir said Saturday that the cyclone covered an area of more than 200 miles in Kentucky and that the death toll could pass 100 in 10 or more counties.
This has been one of the toughest nights in Kentucky’s history, with multiple counties impacted and a significant loss of life. I have declared a state of emergency and submitted a request to @POTUS for an immediate federal emergency declaration. https://t.co/KmMOl95t1N
1/2 pic.twitter.com/Xj5DgTZp1Z— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 11, 2021
Most devastating tornado ever: Governor
At least 10 people are feared dead in Muhlenberg County and an unknown number of people are feared dead in and around the city of Bowling Green. Beshir said, ‘I think this is the most destructive tornado in the history of our state.’
The tornado has caused havoc everywhere. Buildings were torn down, a wall of a football field in Edwardsville collapsed. Tornadoes hit parts of the Midwest and South late Friday and early Saturday morning. Efforts are on to rescue the people trapped under the debris after passing.
This morning, I was briefed on the devastating tornadoes across the central U.S. To lose a loved one in a storm like this is an unimaginable tragedy. We’re working with Governors to ensure they have what they need as the search for survivors and damage assessments continue.
— President Biden Archived (@POTUS46Archive) December 11, 2021
