A tornado has killed 23 people and injured dozens in Mississippi. Buildings have been reduced to rubble and cars left overturned due to the huge storm.
Huge storms swept through the American state leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.It struck at 6.20am, meaning many were forced to find shelter in the morning darkness.
Rural towns such as Silver City and Rolling Fork reported destruction as the tornado swept northeast at 70 mph without weakening, racing towards Alabama through towns including Winona and Amory into the night.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that ‘We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning. A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted.’
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