At least 50 Killed by Tornadoes in 5 US States

Severe storms and tornadoes have swept across five central US states, killing at least 50 people.

The American newspaper “The Hill” reported on its website that strong storms and tornadoes hit the states of Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Missouri.

The newspaper added, quoting the Kentucky Governor, that dozens of workers were killed in a candle factory in the state of Kentucky, noting that the death toll may exceed 50 people out of 110 people who were in the factory when the tornadoes struck.

In Arkansas, at least one person was killed and 5 were injured after a tornado hit a care center.

In Illinois, one of the warehouses of the American company “Amazon” had several casualties after the roof of the warehouse fell and its walls collapsed due to the tornado.

In Tennessee, an Emergency Services Management Authority spokesman said three deaths have been confirmed in the state.

In Missouri, one person was killed and two others were injured when a building collapsed due to severe storms.