Four people still missing after buildings wrecked and power lines downed by ‘supercell’ storm system
At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured as a tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi on Friday, destroying buildings and knocking out power as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed there had been 23 deaths with dozens of injuries and four people missing throughout the state. The agency said in a Twitter post that search and rescue teams from numerous local and state agencies were deployed along with personnel to assist those affected by the tornadoes.
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