Seven members of one family were among the 23 victims identified after an outbreak of tornadoes devastated the US state of Alabama, officials have said. Every victim, including four children, were found in close proximity to their homes, rescue crews say. The victims range in age from six to 89, Lee County Coroner Bill Harris told a news conference. He added that one survivor lost seven members of his family, and warned that he may be facing "financial issues" because of multiple funeral costs. The tornadoes struck eastern Alabama on Sunday, levelling homes and carving a path of at least a half mile (0.8km) wide in some parts of the state.

Source: The Star March 05, 2019 20:15 UTC