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At least 9 people died as a result of a tornado in the United States

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At least 9 people died from strong tornadoes that have hit the Midwest and Southern United States in recent hours, leaving thousands without power and even causing the

At least 9 people died from strong tornadoes that have hit the Midwest and Southern United States in recent hours, leaving thousands without power and even causing the roof of a theater where about 260 people attended a heavy metal concert to collapse.

The exact death toll is unknown and could increase in the coming hours as the emergency services of the hardest hit states: Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee, they search the streets for survivors and assess the damage.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced state of emergency Friday after authorities reported the deaths of a North Little Rock resident and four others in Wynn in separate tornadoes.

Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is one of the hardest hit cities, and according to Mayor Frank Scott Jr., at least 30 people Was hospitalized and 2,000 houses were damaged.

It was also announced state of emergency V Missouriand this means that the state puts all available resources at the service of search efforts.

Tornadoes leave a scene in northern Illinoisabsolute chaosAccording to Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody, reports the Chicago Tribune.

In particular, the tornado caused the roof of a theater where 260 people were attending a heavy metal concert to partially collapse, killing at least one person and injuring 28, five of whom are in serious condition, the Belvidere fire department said.

via Reuters

Except, three people died in Sullivan CountyIndiana) And six were hospitalized in Covington (Tennessee), picks up The New York Times.

Tornadoes also left about 400,000 homes. without electricity in 10 states, according to PowerOutage.us, which tracks the service.

Except tornado In Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee, the National Weather Service (NWS) reported tornadoes in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Mississippi.

The storm will move east on Saturday, so alerts were activated due to wind strength in Alabama and Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.

The tornado hit Midwest And south just hours after U.S. President Joe Biden visited Rolling Fork, Mississippi yesterday Friday, which was devastated last week when a series of violent tornadoes hit the region, killing 26 people.

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Source: Aristegui Noticias

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