Deadly tornado: 21+ killed in Missouri, Kentucky
At least 21 people have died following a tornado that devastated the U.S. states of Missouri and Kentucky.
Authorities expect the death toll to rise due to the storm. Meanwhile, dozens are injured, and thousands of homes are without power.
In Saint Louis, over 5,000 buildings were damaged, and over 80,000 have lost power.
Additionally, over 84,000 businesses are without power.
Authorities cannot say exactly when power will be restored.
In Kentucky, over 100,000 residents are without power. A state of emergency has been declared in five counties. Residents say they lived through a true nightmare:
"There are injured people. We looked for the car keys. And now we're just trying to get out, to reach the other side of town, to my mother's basement. But my family is okay. I don't know about the others."
Authorities say the number of victims could rise following the violent storms.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
