US tornado: At least 26 people killed as tornado ripped through southern US state

Tornado in the United States has already caused 26 deaths

Of the 26 deaths, 25 occurred in the state of Mississippi and one in the state of Alabama

US tornado: At least 26 people killed as tornado ripped through southern US state

The tornado caused destruction in the rural Mississippi towns of Silver City and Rolling Fork on Friday night before continuing to sweep northeast towards Alabama at 70mph.

At least 26 dead in tornado in the USA

The violent tornado in the southern USA has claimed the lives of at least 26 people. Entire villages were destroyed in the state of Mississippi, which was particularly affected by poverty. Meteoreologists warn of further storms.

IN PICTURES | A powerful tornado kills at least 23 people in the United States

A tornado crossed the Mississippi River on Friday night, causing major damage.

[IN PICTURES] A powerful tornado causes at least 21 deaths in the United States

A tornado crossed the Mississippi River on Friday night, causing major damage.

At least 23 dead in a powerful tornado in the southern United States

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado caused damage over a distance of 96 kilometers.