About 100 people were killed in the US state of Kentucky after a devastating tornado on Friday versus Saturday local time. Most are believed to be victims at a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky. "The road from the tornado was over 200 miles in Kentucky alone," said Michael Dossett, head of Kentucky's emergency services. He approved a state of emergency in Kentucky and ordered federal aid. At least six people have died after a warehouse in the state of Illinois collapsed due to the tornado, world agencies reported.

Source: The Guardian December 12, 2021 16:23 UTC