At least six people have died in Alabama and one in Georgia as a powerful storm sweeps through the southern US, spurring a large tornado which damaged dozens of homes.
Six of the deaths were reported in the Old Kingston community of Autauga County, spanning several properties.Ernie Baggett, the emergency management director in Autauga, told the Associated Press that between 40 and 50 homes had been damaged by the extreme weather, with the tornado dubbed"large and extremely dangerous".
Properties in the city of Selma were also impacted - photos showed scenes of devastation in residential areas, as powerful winds shredded walls and toppled roofs.Former state senator Hank Sanders said there was damage"all over" the city of about 18,000 residents.
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