US EditionStorm Kills at Least 5 in St. Louis as Millions Remain Under the Threat of Strong Tornadoes and Violent Winds
- A powerful tornado hit the vicinity of St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday afternoon, resulting in at least five fatalities and numerous injuries.
- The storm followed severe thunderstorms affecting the Midwest with warnings of tornadoes, widespread wind damage, and large hail extending from Missouri to Kentucky.
- Several buildings collapsed, many roofs were torn off, and about 500 first responders are conducting extensive overnight searches in damaged areas covering around 20 square blocks.
- Laura High, a hospital spokesperson, reported that among at least 25 people treated for injuries at local hospitals, one patient remains in critical condition. In response to the damage, officials instituted a nighttime curfew lasting from 9 in the evening until 6 in the morning in two designated police areas.
- Officials are moving toward declaring a state of emergency as widespread power outages impact hundreds of thousands across several states, with severe weather dangers expected to continue through the weekend.
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