At least 23 killed in Mississippi tornado and storms - officials
"At least 23 Mississippians were killed by last night's violent tornados. We know that many more are injured. Search and rescue teams are still active. The loss will be felt in these towns forever. Please pray for God's hand to be over all who lost family and friends," Governor Tate Reeves said on Twitter.
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- Published Date: 03:04 | 25 March 2023
- Modified Date: 03:27 | 25 March 2023
At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi late on Friday, the state's emergency management agency said after the twister left a trail of damage for more than 100 miles (160 km).
Four people were missing as search and rescue teams combed through the destruction looking for survivors after the storm struck Silver City in Western Mississippi, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a series of tweets.
"Unfortunately, these numbers are expected to change," it said, referring to the death toll.