Mayfield Devastated as Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Kentucky

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2 年前

A tornado left a trail of destruction in the town of Mayfield as it ripped through Kentucky on Friday, December 10.

The National Weather Service in Paducah said a preliminary damage report showed a “historic long track tornado” moved from Cayce in southwestern Kentucky through to at least Beaver Dam in the center of the state, causing at least EF3-level damage.

Gov Andy Beshear said at least 70 people were believed dead in what he called “the most severe tornado event in Kentucky’s history."`

He warned the death toll may end up exceeding 100 as recovery searches continue.

Footage posted to Instagram shows buildings destroyed, trees mangled and cars overturned in Mayfield on December 11. Credit: @indigosjourney via Storyful