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23 dead, dozens injured as tornadoes cut across Mississippi Friday night
It was a tough night for portions of Mississippi as at least 23 people are dead, dozens injured, and four missing after multiple tornadoes rolled through the state.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed a tentative death total Saturday around 6:20 a.m.
Morning Update as of 6:20am:
We can confirm 23 dead, dozens injured, 4 missing due to last night's tornadoes. We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning. A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted
— msema (@MSEMA) March 25, 2023
At least 13 of the 23 deaths happened in Rolling Fork, while according to one source, Silver City was “completely obliterated.” In Carroll County, three people died in one home.
Monroe County, home of Amory, also suffered significant damage with two people being killed.
“I would say 40 percent of homes in the town or are in the community are damaged to some sort,”…
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By: J.T. Mitchell
Title: 23 dead, dozens injured as tornadoes cut across Mississippi Friday night
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/23-dead-dozens-injured-as-tornadoes-cut-across-mississippi-friday-night/
Published Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:21:32 +0000
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