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6 people dead after tornadoes, strong thunderstorms hit Tennessee
Tornadoes hit Tennessee on Saturday, causing at least six deaths, damaging homes, and causing power outages, according to authorities.
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Six people died and nearly 20 injured after tornadoes and severe thunderstorms hit Tennessee, US. (REUTERS)
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A storm front approaches downtown Nashville, Tenn which spawned an apparent tornado north of the city on Saturday.(AP)
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Three people were confirmed dead in Madison, a suburban neighbourhood of northeast Nashville, emergency management officials said. (AP)
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"We have teams assessing damage and looking for patients. Unfortunately, we can confirm there are three fatalities as a result of the severe weather on Nesbitt Lane," The Nashville Office of Emergency Management shared on the social media X. (AP)
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A car is buried under rubble on Main Street after a tornado hit Hendersonville, Tennessee.(AP)
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“This is devastating news and our hearts are broken for the families of those who lost loved ones,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts in a statement. “The city stands ready to help them in their time of grief.” (AP)
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The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in Tennessee, and said it planned to survey an area where an apparent tornado hit in Kentucky. (AP)
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